Highlights
- Original, unmodified example
- 1 keeper from new
- Smart Velocity Red Metallic paintwork with black leather interior
- Extensive service history present
- Advisory-Free MOT until September 2026
The Appeal
The 2007 Mazda MX-5 is a standout model in the car’s long-running legacy, combining the lightweight, rear-wheel-drive fun of earlier generations with added comfort and refinement. Its 2.0-litre engine and 6-speed manual gearbox made it a joy to drive, offering the perfect balance of performance and everyday usability.
This particular example highlights why the MX-5 remains so admired. First registered in July 2007, it has had just one owner and a recent odometer reading of only 19,413 miles. An extensive service history, advisory-free MOT until September 2026, and reported garage storage from new, are all clear signs of its careful upkeep.
Finished in Velocity Red Metallic, the car remains in original condition with minimal wear, tidy paintwork, and OEM 17-inch wheels on Bridgestone Potenza tyres. The factory black leather interior, heated seats, air conditioning, and Bose audio system reinforce its top-spec appeal, while all controls are said to be functioning as expected.
Described by the seller as “a joy to drive”, this well-preserved 2007 Mazda MX-5 perfectly captures the charm and purity that have made the model an icon. Lovingly maintained from new, it remains an authentic, sporty convertible, ready to deliver the simple pleasure of top-down driving to its next keeper.
The History & Paperwork
- First registered in July 2007
- 1 owner vehicle
- V5C in existing keeper’s name
- The photos indicate an odometer reading of 19,413 miles
- Extensive service history present
- Advisory-Free MOT until September 2026
- The seller reports the car “is stored overnight in a garage, and has always been a second car - only coming out in good weather”
The Condition
- Original, unmodified example
- Velocity Red Metallic paintwork presents particularly well with minimal signs of imperfections
- There are some signs of stone chipping consistent with general use
- OEM 17 inch wheels with 4 Bridgestone Potenza tyres
- Underside appears tidy
- Engine bay presents well
- Factory interior including original floor mats
- Black leather seats
- Convertible top appears as functional
- The overall interior presents well with some visible scuffs and scratches, especially on the passenger dash and glovebox
- Bose audio system.
- All controls and functions in the car are reported as working, including the radio and CD player. However, the radio is described as “outdated”, and therefore cannot receive all modern channels.
- Heated seats
- Aircon
- Described by the vendor as a “sport convertible that was top of the range at the time of purchase”
The Mechanics
- 1999cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine
- 6-speed manual gearbox
- Rear-wheel-drive
- We are told “the car and engine are working perfectly - a joy to drive” by the seller.
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