Highlights
- Rocketeer V6 conversion in May 2024
- Brand new 3.0L 286bhp V6 Jaguar engine
- Factory hard top in matching colour
- Huge Rocketeer specification
- A car in this condition and a turnkey conversion done today would cost approximately £25,000
- MOT to until May 2025
- Ready to use with scope to improve
The Appeal
We love a sleeper at Car & Classic. And they don’t get much, well, sleepier, than this remarkable MX5 Mk2. Miss the photos of the engine bay and you’ll assume you’re looking at a standard 2004 Euphonic in Velocity Red.
You aren't. This car was treated to a turn-key Rocketeer conversion in May 2024. If that name’s new to you, let us provide some enlightenment: Rocketeer engineered the ‘MXV6,’ a careful evolution of Mazda’s two-seater featuring a 285bhp 3L V6 Jaguar engine.
"It’s got the power where you want it, a lovely tuneful engine and sweet gearbox. It’s not flawless, but look at it as a bit of weekend fun and ask yourself what would give you more fun for under £15,000? It’s not the only answer out there (Lotus Elise and E46 M3 are two that spring to mind), but ask yourself if an MX-5 was ever on your wishlist before you found out you could have one with the power to weight ratio of a current Porsche 718 Boxster S."
"It’s got the power where you want it, a lovely tuneful engine and sweet gearbox. It’s not flawless, but look at it as a bit of weekend fun and ask yourself what would give you more fun for under £15,000? It’s not the only answer out there (Lotus Elise and E46 M3 are two that spring to mind), but ask yourself if an MX-5 was ever on your wishlist before you found out you could have one with the power to weight ratio of a current Porsche 718 Boxster S."
Ollie Marriage - Top Gear
Unless you open the bonnet, you’d be hard-pressed to know just how potent this Mazda is. The twin tailpipes are a bit of a giveaway, but otherwise it runs stock aesthetics. The work was done by Rocketeer with the engine - a brand new OEM unit - reported to only have 1,000 miles on it.
The car is in good useable condition with a few areas to note in photos. It comes to market with MOT to May 2025 and is reported to be ready to use and enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 30th April 2004
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since November 2017
- Vendor tells us car has been garaged throughout his tenure
- Rocketeer self build conversion completed in May 2024
- Fitted with OEM brand new Jaguar engine now with 1,000 miles running time
- Last serviced in May 2024 when the engine was installed
- MOT to 15th May 2025 with minor advisories
- 89,222 miles on last MOT with 89,891 mils showing in photos
- Change of circumstances means that car is reluctantly for sale
- V5C in seller’s name
- Current engine capacity listed on V5C
- Service book as shown
The Condition
- Mk2 MX5 in Velocity Red with paintwork in fair condition for age
- Paintwork shows some areas of fade such as on boot lid
- There are some scratches, stone chips and other marks to note in photos
- Passenger wing has minor scratches and dents
- Signs of rust in the sills and arches which vendor reports to be minor
- Dents and scratches on passenger side front and rear wings
- Factory hard top in matching Velocity Red
- Minor damage on the corner and edges of the hard top
- Black fabric roof in fair condition with some aging as shown
- Underside in good order in photos with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Rust prevention in chassis components done in 2019
- Fitted with grey anodised multi spoke 16in factory alloy wheels in fair condition
- Quality Goodyear Eagle tyres fitted all round showing fair condition and decent remaining tread
- Two-tone Euphonic red and black leather interior in fair condition
- Seats present well for age and mileage with some bolster wear to note
- Plastic trim in the middle of the centre console has been spray-painted red
- There are some blemishes to note to interior as shown in photos
- Vendor reports that there is a broken spring on rearmost cup holder
- Supplied with space saver spare wheel as shown
- Advisories for headlights on MOT with other lights appearing well kept
The Mechanics
- Jaguar AJ30 285bhp 2,967cc naturally aspired engine
- Vendor reports engine was brand new OEM unit when purchased
- We are told engine has covered 1,000 running in miles since installation
- 5spd manual MX5 gearbox
- New exhaust backbox and catalytic converter
- We are told that the coilovers are in great condition
- Suspension arms have surface rust and could use attention
- Fitted with BOFI racing clutch
- Various modifications in addition to Rocketeer kit as detailed below
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
- A brand new Yuasa battery installed 19.01.25
Rocketeer conversion includes:
- Custom carbon fibre intake plenums
- Custom exhaust headers
- Sports catalytic converter
- Custom engine wiring loom
- New ECU
- Fabricated Steel Front Sub frame
- Fabricated Steel Engine mount Bracket (LHS)
- Fabricated Steel Engine mount Bracket (RHS)
- Fabricated Steel Throttle Brackets
- Alternator adjustment bracket
- PAS pump bracket
- Full exhaust system
- Stainless steel manifolds
- Downpipes
- Sports catalytic converter
- Back box with twin exit
- CNC aluminium adapter plate
- Lightweight CNC aluminium flywheel
- CNC steel pulley adapter
- Oil filter spigot
- Oil pick-up pipe
- Cast aluminium sump inc baffle
- Two carbon fibre induction plenum
- Two CNC machined throttle bodies
- Clutch assembly
- Two air filters
- Electronic water pump
- Alternator belt
- PAS belt
- Bespoke hose kit
Other modifications advised by seller:
- MeisterR coilover suspension
- Whiteline front and rear rollbars
- New EBC brake discs and EBC yellow stuff brake pads
- New set of PAS pipes
- New track rod ends and lower/upper ball joints
- New dual exit cobalt exhaust
- Upgraded coolant radiator
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