Introduction
Darren Rungasamy
The MX5 delivers simple thrills with reliability and style, a modern cult classic.
Mazda struck gold in 1989 when it released what is now considered one of the most inspired designs of the era. It cleverly combined the sensibility and dependability that made Japanese cars popular with aspects from the heyday of British sports cars. However, it wasn't just a copy and paste job. Mazda was meticulous with their process in getting the car right the first time, everything down from the engine note to the compact styling was carefully considered. The Mk1 MX-5 is the vehicle you want if you want something with an authentic vintage vibe but without dependability problems. Now firmly established as a modern classic, the MX5 soon established itself as the best small, affordable sports car ever made.
As a milestone to celebrate the MX5's first year of production, 250 "British Racing Green" with tan leather seats were produced exclusively for the British market between March and December 1991. It cut a distinctive sight in the showrooms, thanks to its colour-coded 15" BBS alloy wheels, tan leather seats and deep pile carpet, along with its wooden steering wheel, hand-brake grip and gear knob. This is car number 21 out of the 250 and comes with a full-service history, its original numbered leather owner's wallet with a certificate to prove the vehicle's authenticity, many of its previous MOT certificates and a "super, smashing, great" previous owner! The current owner has had the car for the last 12 years but has only added around ~6,000 to its ~23,972 miles. It comes with an MOT to May 2023.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Darren after meeting Jeff the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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*** RESERVE REMOVED *** Jeff has decided to remove the reserve so the car will be sold to the highest bidder tonight. Cheers Adam
Hi Jeff,
Just been looking through the pics. On the interior pics of the A pillars on both sides is it just unfortunate reflections? Picture 33/140 and 108/140
Hi, just checked 33/140 and 109/140 and the car, yes reflection, the area is clean and very shiny. I have had 12 Mot’s at my local garage and every time they tell me it’s solid all over. A very rare care with only a few lepton the road, only selling as I don’t use it enough as you can see from the MOT’s. Hope this helps.
Hi Jeff
Thanks for the reply. Yes I’ve just looked at the video and the pillars are as you describe them
The alloys are inlaid I British racing Green and are exclusive to this limited edition.
Hi Jeff,
Just a couple of questions. Have you had any of the bodywork painted since you got the car, or was the previous work done prior to purchasing.
I notice that their is a significant gap in servicing between two thousand and eight and two thousand and twenty one, when 13K was covered. Do you know if any of the fluids/filters/belts were changed during this time and not recorded anywhere.
Many thanks,
Jim
Hi Jim, the previouse owner told me the car had beeb in storage between2001 and 2008 when it had a full service, pre MOT check and a cambelt kit change, that document was photographed. From 2008 to 2022 all the MOT’S are withthe documents and all mileages ascend correctly. I purchased the car in 2010 and have used it very sparingly doing just over 5k. The car has always been garaged on has only got wet once since I have owned it. I also had the car full serviced and the Campbell etc changed in 2021 as I felt it should have it done not for mileage by tears, document is with the pack. I only purchased the car for weekends but due to circumstance (scaffolding up in during 2021 and could not get it out of the garage) and the wife diagnosed with stage 4 cancer late 2019 there has not been time for me to use it so that’s the only reason it is for sale. In case you do not know this limited edition was to celebrate the first year of UK production and like no other limited editions so a very rare car, I have been led to believe that there are less that 10 still on the road so very rare and in great condition.
Many thanks Jeff.
Your car looks great. I hope you get what it is clearly worth.
All the best.
Jim
Jim, forgot I have had no need to have any bodywork done since I purchased it. I had the gearbox oil changed to fully synthetic, fule filter changed 2008. The only fluid I can’t find confirmation of change is the break fluid but that’s an easy change.
Thanks Jeff
Hi Jeff,
She looks like a nice car. However I note that there appears to be some rust on the rear sills. May I ask if you’ve had anyone inspect the car for problems in that area. I understand that they are particularly prone to rusting from the inside out on the front/rear sills both inner and outer
Many thanks
Hi Snappers, I have had no reason to have it inspected as for the 12 MOT’s that I have had done my local garage has issued no advisories and have repeatedly remarked how solid it is. Darren who undertook the the report fo Trade Classics stated in his report “The inner wings, sills, engine and boot bay are tidy” Darren had an Mx5 himself so knew where they rust and was happy with the sills. I hope this helps, I must point out that this limited edition was to celebrate the first year of UK production and probably less than 10 still on the road, a very rare car.
Thanks Jeff appreciate your quick reply. Great to hear everything checks out.
Hi, I have always made a point of asking my local garage if everything is good on the car as I gave up getting underneath them years ago, getting old!!
I hear that! I’m exactly the same.
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Basingstoke, Hampshire
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