Highlights
- Low mileage, under 50,000 miles
- Only two previous owners from new
- Recent new mohair roof, rear screen, and new tires
- Brake overhaul in 2024 including calipers, rotors, pads and fluid
- Includes body-colored hard top
- Current vehicle inspection valid through April 2026
The Appeal
The second-generation NB MX-5 added more power and raised the luxury level, but without sacrificing the traits that made the lightweight, engaging and utterly nimble original so popular. As values of the original rise, these later models offer good value for enthusiasts of these great two-seaters.
This 2001 1.8L Sport has logged under 50,000 miles from two owners. Finished in silver with a black leather interior, it is a tidy and usable example with room to improve. The service records show considerable recent investment, including a new blue mohair hood with a glass rear window in 2023 and a brake overhaul in 2024. The brake work included calipers, rotors, pads and a fluid change. The tires have also been recently replaced.
There are a couple of points to note, but it runs through April 2026, so there is plenty of time to address them if you wish and enjoy a great sports car.
The vendor says:
“Very light to drive. Love having the new hood down. Just don't use it very much.”
History and Paperwork
- Registered January 31, 2001
- Two previous owners
- Current owner since April 2022
- Purchased from local garage owner
- Current owner has used this garage since 1969
- One set of keys
- Handbooks as shown
- Invoices for recent work detailed above and below
- Vehicle inspection valid through April 27, 2026 with advisories to note
The Condition
- Silver metallic paintwork in fair condition for age with a matching hard top
- Some marks and notes on the paintwork in photos
- Slight scratches on the boot, likely from hood removal
- Bodywork can be checked in photos with notes including the offside rear arch and sill
- Vendor advises small rust repair was completed on the underside
- Advisory for structure on current inspection
- Five-spoke, anodized gray alloy wheels in good order with light marks
- The car has recently been fitted with new Falken tires, we are told
- New blue mohair roof with glass screen fitted in 2023 according to invoices
- Black leather interior with some light wear to note
- Driver's seat shows slight wear in the usual place
- Specification includes MX-5-branded over mats and heated seats
- Retains its factory Mazda stereo system
- Space saver steel spare wheel as shown
The Mechanics
- 1,840cc DOHC four-cylinder fuel-injected engine
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Vendor states that the car runs well
- Brake fluid, pads, discs and calipers replaced 024
- Vendor states that the car would benefit from a service
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on the inspection
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