• Great runner and driver with fresh MOT
• Recently had new brakes fitted
• Icon edition
• 1.8l version
• Heated seats

One of the most recognisable sports cars going, the MX-5 has now been with us for over 30 years. In this time, it has gone through four generations but throughout these changes, it has never lost that ability to make anyone smile. The simple recipe of lightness, rear-wheel drive, front-engined and a manual gearbox has been the reason for the MX-5’s success over its lifetime.

Within the past 30 years over a million units of the MX-5 have been produced and sold, this makes it the bestselling two-seat sports car in history. Not only is it the best-selling sports car, but it is also the car with the single most special editions, meaning if you’re looking for a specific kind of MX-5 you won’t be disappointed in the choice.

It would appear that this MX-5 has had a bit of fun throughout its life. Leaving the factory in 2005 in the ‘icon’ level of trim it has since covered 125,000 miles and possibly created as many individual memories as the number of miles it has covered. It is hard to say where this car has been definitively due to there not being a whole deal of paperwork to accompany the car.

What we do know for certain is that the current owners have owned it for just under a year. Within this time, it has been used as a daily commuter, a task that it has performed excellently. The car has asked for little in return and has only needed its brakes changing within this time. The car has just passed it's MOT.

 

There seems to be a lack of paperwork with the car. The new owner can expect the V5 to be present, so they change ownership, but this is all the paperwork to expect. However, with this being a Japanese car it is likely to go on for another 125,500 miles without even batting an eyelid. So do not let the lack of paperwork put you off.

The interior of this MX-5 is not showing its age at all, the switchgear on the dash is still legible and haven’t been worn away by use. As part of the ‘icon’ edition, the car was fitted with heated seats, shrouded in black leather with contrasting orange stitching, the gear knob and hand brake grip also share the same black leather with orange stitching. These special leather seats don’t have any rips or tears in the leather with only a small bit of sag around the headrest area.

Other special interior features that the Icon got over the basic MX-5 are a black leather steering wheel, a silver audio fascia, silver air vent surrounds and an upgraded sound system. All of these special features elevate it just enough to become the best car it could’ve been at the time.

The only item that is worn within the interior is the gear knob, which goes to show just how fun and engaging it is to drive this car.

Overall the interior of this car is in great condition for the number of miles it has covered, like the mechanical aspects the interior of this car will be good for another 125,000 miles.

The exterior of the Icon editions was finished in either Black Mica, Chilli Orange, Titanium Grey or Sunlight Silver. This example has been finished in the excellent Black Mica colour and set against the black, low profile alloys and black fabric roof it looks aggressive.

The one thing that these MX-5s are synonymous with is rust, and although the sills feel solid there are a few areas around the nearside rear wheel arch and a few patches on the bonnet that could do with some attention. With a car of this mileage too there are quite a few stone chips on the bonnet but nothing too dramatic that a few smart repairs wouldn’t be able to fix.

A really good thing to see is that the manual soft top is in great condition. The fabric has no marks, rips, or frayed seams that need to be addressed. The rear window is in good condition too with no signs that it would leak. The folding mechanism is smooth and easy to operate, far quicker than any electric offering once you get the hang of it.

In all, there are a few spots on the exterior that could do with some attention to bring it up a notch, but overall, it is present in pretty good condition. This is the kind of car you park up and look back at, a sign that it’s a special little pocket rocket.

The MX-5 came with an option of two engines, a 1.6l or a 1.8l, the latter had just been fitted with a new variable valve timing system which gave the engine a little more torque. You will be happy to hear that this Icon has been fitted with the bigger, better, and faster 1.8l offering.

It is hard to talk about the service history and any other work that has been done to this car just because of the lack of paperwork. But the silver lining in all of this is that the current owners have used this over the past year as a daily driver, in all weathers, with no issues. The only thing that the car has asked for in all of that time is some fuel and a new set of brakes. The MX-5 is not only fun, small sports car but it is also a low maintenance car, perfect for someone who just wants to hope in and enjoy the drive without having to have any mechanical knowledge.

This MX-5 is just waiting for the new owner to come and pick her up and take her for a blast down the country lanes on the way back.

The MX-5 is already a modern classic and although people look at the Mk.1 as the one to have, the Mk.2 just built on the success of its predecessor and is possibly the better car to own and drive. When you buy an MX-5 you’re not just buying a car, you’re buying a ticket into a vast community of enthusiasts that surround this car.

Whether you want to keep it standard or modify it to within an inch of its life it will work with you to achieve the experience that you want to have. The Mk.2’s have not yet experienced the period or appreciation that its older brother has seen in the past few years, but just wait, it will come soon enough.

This MX-5 in particular is in good overall condition and will be ready for the new owner to turn up, turn the key and drive off it's as simple as that.

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