Highlights

Imported from Japan and re-registered with the DVLA in 2003
Acquired from a local garage owner who kept it as a personal car
Anti-corrosion sealing reportedly applied to the bodywork
MOT valid until June 2026
Wolfrace alloy wheels and Lockwood instrument dials fitted
Accompanied by hard-top roof cover

The Appeal

The Mazda Eunos Roadster is the Japanese-market incarnation of one of the most celebrated lightweight sports cars of the modern era, the Mazda MX-5. With its eager 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, five-speed manual gearbox and iconic pop-up headlights, the NA-generation roadster delivers a pure, engaging driving experience that continues to win over enthusiasts around the globe.

This example was imported to the UK in 2003 and is now registered on UK plates. It has been regularly serviced and reportedly stored in a carport under current ownership. The vendor reports that it is mechanically sound, starting readily with regular use. With a handful of minor cosmetic blemishes honestly disclosed, this Eunos Roadster presents an appealing prospect for those seeking affordable, characterful open-top motoring.

Key Information

Mileage: 104,746 km (stated as correct by the vendor)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 12 June 2026
Technical specs: 115bhp 1.6-litre inline four-cylinder, five-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C and recent invoices supplied

The Detail

White paintwork, black soft-top roof; body-coloured hard-top roof cover also supplied
15-inch Wolfrace five-spoke alloy wheels
Black fabric interior with white gear knob and handbrake gaiter trim
Lockwood instrument dials
Air conditioning
Updated JVC stereo
Spare wheel and jack
Five former registered keepers according to V5C; purchased from a local garage owner who used it as his personal car
Engine oil and filter changed in June 2025 at 103,323 km by J&J Services
Engine oil and filter changed in June 2024 at 102,013 km by J&J Services
Battery replaced and alternator adjusted in November 2023 at 101,229 km by J&J Services
Engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter and spark plugs changed in June 2023 at 100,763 km by J&J Services
Reportedly stored in a carport
The vendor describes the paintwork as very good, with anti-corrosion sealing said to have been applied
Small crack (approximately 3cm) in the soft top rear window with slight hazing of the plastic
Very minor dent noted in the front wing
Small crack underneath the front bumper
Interior described by the vendor as in reasonable, clean condition
All instruments and switchgear reported as working
Retrofitted radio is reported as not functioning perfectly
The vendor states it starts easily when used regularly, once or twice per month
The vendor describes the steering as precise and responsive

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