Description
Offering the exact credentials and history that any discerning collector obsessively yearns for, this remarkably well cherished Mazda MK1 MX-5 1. 8IS has been within the ownership of its original consumer, ‘Mrs A McDonald’, over an almost 31 year stint to this current day, with the V5 document showing a highly regarded 0 previous keepers. Supplied by ‘Lansdown Mazda’ in Bath on 01/ 08/ 1994, this ‘1. 8IS’ iteration of the MK1 was the highest specification, most powerful and most expensive UK supplied model available to order. With meticulous documentation since initial purchase, absolutely all documentation, pamphlets, manuals, operator guides and invoices are present, most notably including the original Bill of Sale, Order Form and Accessories List, totalling £19, 699. 35 with all of the most highly regarded additional accessories - Hard Top, Alarm + Central Locking, Rear and Full tonneau Covers, Premium Floor Mats, Hard Top Wall Mount and Hard Top Cover, totalling upwards of £2200, all of which are still presented and supplied.
Serviced and maintained by the supplying ‘Lansdown Mazda’ Dealership up to 24, 743 Miles, thus indicated by 7 service stamps and Mazda invoices. Maintenance continued at local and trusted independents, with minimal mileage covered in more recent years to maximise preservation due to the significant sentimental value and connection this MX-5 had to her late husband. The fastidious upkeep is further represented in the condition and originality showcased ; a paint depth gauge has confirmed all panels still present their original ‘Classic Red’ factory paint layer, complimented by all original spot welds and metal on both rear arches and sills, authenticating all bodywork, alongside accessories as entirely original. Both front and rear plates are original dealership supplied.
As mentioned above, all panels still present with their original layer of Mazda’s signature ‘Classic Red’. After an extensive detail and 3 stage machine polish, the car presents absolutely beautifully. A few minimal stone chips, in correlation to the mileage, have been professionally touched in to retain originality as much as possible. The underside was professionally undersealed by Mazda themselves in 1998, successfully preventing any age related surface rust to suspension components seen on the majority of other examples. With only very minimal mileage expected wear to report, the interior is where the 1. 8IS distinguishes enhancement over other iterations, with luxuries such as Electric Mirrors and Windows, Air Bag Steering Wheel, Tear-Drop Speaker Covers + Door Pockets and Rear Strut Brace. The Original ‘Clarion’ Stereo operates alongside all other electrics without fault. The original soft top is present has in faultless condition (photos can be supplied upon request).
In correlation to the low mileage of 47, 352 and such comprehensive recorded maintenance, is fulfilled and expected mechanical excellence. All ‘Matt Johnston Collection’ stock receives a thorough mechanical inspection to distinguish any perishables that show signs of wear. With only a weeping cam cover gasket to fault, a Genuine Mazda replacement was fitted alongside a full service. Not to get confused with classics and MX-5’s that have been left untouched for numerous years, this example has benefited from consistent upkeep and MOT’s every year without fail. Supplied with a 12 Months Advisory Free MOT till 17th June 2026, this is a scarce opportunity to become the second recorded keeper of a remarkable MK1 1. 8IS.
To Note - MOT Advisory May 2010 was caused from a speed bump scrape - this was entirely overkill to advise on + the lower black stone chip paint has since been professionally resprayed.
Collection from Chelmsford Essex
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