Description
This extraordinary example of a 1995 Mazda MX-5 MK1 1. 8IS, with a genuine factory-fresh mileage of only 6, 314 Miles, highly warrants the title as 'THE' example any discerning collector yearns and spends years waiting for. In an unexaggerated, award winning and showroom condition, this example has been stored amongst a couple of high tier collections, since sold by the initial consumer in 1998 having covered a modest 5282 Miles. With only 1032 Miles to current, this is not to get confused with most classics and MX-5 specific alternatives that have sat untouched for numerous years ; everything has been kept as it should and as desired, MOT’d and maintained throughout, withholding an honest factory condition that's deemed so desirable and highly uncommon to find for MK1 MX-5's.
Supplied and registered in the UK by 'Christchurch Mazda' on the 22 of May 1995, the '1. 8IS' was Mazda's flagship and top specification model for the MK1, offering the most powerful 1. 8 engine and an array of enhanced interior and mechanical features to comfortably sit as one of, if not the most desirable and expensive specification to collect, preserve and invest. These superior features include the likes of 4 Wheel ABS, Lightweight Enkei Alloys, Electric Mirrors and Windows, Leather-Trimmed Airbag Steering Wheel, Power Steering, Bucket Seats with Adjustable Headrests, Vehicle Immobiliser and a close ratio short throw gearbox pairing with the lightweight 1. 8L 16V DOHC Engine.
Finished in 'Chaste White', providing a bright and pure white finish, the paintwork presents in a remarkable condition all round. With no evidence of its age to correlate to condition, everything is quite frankly in a spotless and timeless state. The problematic sills and rear arches still showcase all their original spot welds to verify no previous repairs, in par with all the correct panel gaps and paint-match to evident preservation in its highest order, withstanding originality in its entirety, all the way down to the window etchings and 'Mazda' security stickers.
The Premium 1. 8IS Interior, all the way down to door shuts, hinges and bolts are in a time-warp condition. Fitted with the original 'Clarion ARX' Cassette Player and electric ariel, these in addition to all electrics operate faultlessly ; the electric mirrors and windows, with motors common to correlate age with slow operation, work on this example like new. The high backed cloth seats are in a spotless and timeless state, with no age related wear to note in any aspect of the cabin, besides some very light scuffs to the door sills.
A Major Service and Cambelt change was carried out at Mazda Main Dealer 'Westdrive' in June 2025, in conjunction to full set of brand new Michelin tyres, both highly warranted expenses for how special this example really is. With a spotlessly clean MOT history and valid current till 19th March 2026, all Mazda supplied owners manuals, booklets, instruction guides and 3 keys have all been retained, with the factory fitted immobiliser operating exactly as it should. In direct correlation to its preservation, rewarding a faultless mechanical and underside condition, with no leaks or fault apparent. With 4 recorded keepers and a warranted 6314 miles, this 1. 8IS is a true anomaly example that has been upkept to the same prestigious level that you'd expect for any highly valuable classic, making this a opportunity for discerning collector to own one of very few MK1 MX-5 that, genuinely, still reciprocate the condition and driving experience Mazda supplied and intended 30 years ago.
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Collection from Chelmsford Essex
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