Highlights
- Only 26,557 miles from new
- High specification Arctic model
- Well maintained including 2023 cam belt change
- MOT valid until May 2026
The Appeal
The Mk2 MX5 lightly tidied up the original’s aesthetics and improved the refinement and safety. These later cars make great alternatives to older classics because they deliver modern levels of reliability and comfort.
The Arctic was a special edition that added heated seats, air conditioning and bespoke alloys to the standard 1.8L 140bhp specification. This very tidy 2005 is finished in dark grey metallic and in very good, original condition. It has covered less than 27,000 miles from new in the hands of just four keepers. The usual MX5 check areas present well.
The vendor acquired the car in 2023 and has continued to maintain it well. The cambelt was changed in 2023, with few miles since. The car is said to have been always garaged by the current keeper. It comes to market with the added reassurance of a lengthy MOT to May 2026.
This is a very tidy example of the Mk2 MX5 in an appealing specification.
The vendor says:
“It’s like new. Lovely to drive with or without the hood over. We are just getting too old to enjoy it now.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 31st March 2005
- Four registered keepers
- Current keeper sine April 2023
- Vendor states that they acquired the carin May 2024
- Acquired from a friend we are told who had owned it for many years
- Complete service history including cam belt replacement we are told
- Cambelt changed in 2023 with invoices as shown in photos
- Always garage-stored by current keeper
- MOT valid until 9th May 2026 with single advisory for tyre
- Owners Club paperwork
- V5C
The Condition
- Factory standard Arctic in grey metallic with very good paintwork
- Usual MX5 check areas of arches and sills present well as shown
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Factory multispoke Arctic special edition alloys in good condition
- Advisory for tyre on MOT
- Black leather interior presents well and is typical of a low mileage car
- Black folding roof in good condition with clear rear screens
- Steel space spacer spare with tool roll as shown
- Specification includes heated seats and air conditioning
The Mechanics
- 1,839cc 140bhp 4cyl engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Fitted with a Powerflow exhaust although this may not be full system
- Cambelt changed 2023
- Vendor advises car has been regularly maintained
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on MOT
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