A recognisable open-top sports car, the Mazda MX-5 is beloved by motoring enthusiasts of all walks of life. Thanks to a strong chassis in each of its four iterations and throaty powerplant options, it provides an excellent driving experience all while making for a useable day-to-day motor.
In 2004, the second generation, or NB received a special edition in the UK dubbed the MX-5 Euphonic. This unique model for the British market gave the Japanese sports car an upgraded Sony stereo system, countless interior accents and a wheel design unique to the special edition.
This particular example hit the roads for the first time in May of 2004 and has since only covered 28,000 miles. Throughout its life, it has had four owners, each of which has clearly taken good care of it. Extensive service history and an excellent visual condition inside and out set this car aside from many others of its kind.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in May 2004
MX-5 Euphonic: high specification model
4 owners from new
With the same family for the past 2 owners
Low mileage example – 28,000 miles
Rarely used: reportedly fewer than 4,000 miles in the last few years
Always dry stored and only driven in nice weather
Full main dealer service history
Many invoices with the car
MOT until September 2023
Two sets of keys included in sale
The Interior
Countless Euphonic edition additions
Sony Xplod loudspeakers and tweeters
Two-tone red and black factory heated leather seats
Contrasting red stitching found on wheel, gear knob and handbrake
Carbon fibre effect trim on console
Aftermarket JVC stereo system featuring Bluetooth replaces the Euphonic’s Sony CDX-MP80 head unit
6-CD changer fitted in the boot
Euphonic branding on foot well carpets
Interior looks to be in very good condition overall
Corrosion to boot lid underside
Spare wheel, jack and toolkit found in boot
The Exterior
Recognisable and adorable NB MX-5 styling
Sunlight Silver paint looks great
Ceramic coating including alloys lasting up to 4000 miles
Euphonic edition 16" gunmetal alloy wheels
New tyres reportedly fitted recently
Car looks in very good condition overall
Black soft top hood pairs well with the silver paint
Small marks to front wings but difficult to notice
The Mechanics
1.8-litre inline-four engine
5-speed manual short shifting transmission
Euphonic edition includes many uprated elements
Super-LSD, large 270/276mm brakes, and extra chassis bracing
Engine bay in presentable condition
Good service history and bill of health
Gears change smoothly, no smoke or leaks
“Lovely purring sound” from the engine
Brakes and accelerates well
Fun driver’s car for the summer
Latest few MOTs have highlighted corrosion to the underside
Summary
With several additions setting it apart from other NB MX-5 examples, this Euphonic Edition is certainly an attractive proposition with Summer on its way. In great condition and with low miles on the clock, it is also surely the perfect model for a collector in search of a quality example of the Japanese sports car.
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