Highlights

Rocketeer V6 conversion in May 2024
Brand new 3.0L 286bhp V6 Jaguar engine
Factory hard top in matching colour
Huge Rocketeer specification
MOT to until May 2025
Ready to use with scope to improve

The Appeal

We love a sleeper at Car & Classic. And they don’t get much, well, sleepier, than this remarkable MX5 Mk2. Miss the photos of the engine bay and you’ll assume you’re looking at a standard 2004 Euphonic in Velocity Red.

You aren't. This car was treated to a turn-key Rocketeer conversion in May 2024. If that name’s new to you, let us provide some enlightenment: Rocketeer engineered the ‘MXV6,’ a careful evolution of Mazda’s two-seater featuring a 285bhp 3L V6 Jaguar engine.

Unless you open the bonnet, you’d be hard-pressed to know just how potent this Mazda. The twin tailpipes are a bit of a giveaway, but otherwise it runs stock aesthetics. The work was done by Rocketeer with the engine - a brand new OEM unit - reported to only have 1,000 miles on it

The car is in good useable condition with a few areas to note in photos. It comes to market with MOT to May 2025 and is reported to be ready to use and enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 30th April 2004
Seven registered keepers
Current keeper since November 2017
Vendor tells us car has been garaged throughout his tenure
Rocketeer self build conversion completed in May 2024
Fitted with OEM brand new Jaguar engine now with 1,000 miles running time
Last serviced in May 2024 when the engine was installed
MOT to 15th May 2025 with minor advisories
89,222 miles on last MOT with 89,891 mils showing in photos
Change of circumstances means that car is reluctantly for sale
V5C in seller’s name
Current engine capacity listed on V5C
Service book as shown

The Condition

Mk2 MX5 in Velocity Red with paintwork in fair condition for age
Paintwork shows some areas of fade such as on boot lid
There are some scratches, stone chips and other marks to note in photos
Passenger wing has minor scratches and dents
Signs of rust in the sills and arches which vendor reports to be minor
Dents and scratches on passenger side front and rear wings
Factory hard top in matching Velocity Red
Minor damage on the corner and edges of the hard top
Black fabric roof in fair condition with some aging as shown
Underside in good order in photos with no structural advisories on last MOT
Rust prevention in chassis components done in 2019
Fitted with grey anodised multi spoke 16in factory alloy wheels in fair condition
Quality Goodyear Eagle tyres fitted all round showing fair condition and decent remaining tread
Two-tone Euphonic red and black leather interior in fair condition
Seats present well for age and mileage with some bolster wear to note
Plastic trim in the middle of the centre console has been spray-painted red
There are some blemishes to note to interior as shown in photos
Vendor reports that there is a broken spring on rearmost cup holder
Supplied with space saver spare wheel as shown
Advisories for headlights on MOT with other lights appearing well kept

The Mechanics

Jaguar AJ30 285bhp 2,967cc naturally aspired engine
Vendor reports engine was brand new OEM unit when purchased
We are told engine has covered 1,000 running in miles since installation
5spd manual MX5 gearbox
New exhaust backbox and catalytic converter
We are told that the coilovers are in great condition
Suspension arms have surface rust and could use attention
Fitted with BOFI racing clutch
Various modifications in addition to Rocketeer kit as detailed below
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
A brand new Yuasa battery installed 19.01.25

Rocketeer conversion includes:

Custom carbon fibre intake plenums
Custom exhaust headers
Sports catalytic converter
Custom engine wiring loom
New ECU
Fabricated Steel Front Sub frame
Fabricated Steel Engine mount Bracket (LHS)
Fabricated Steel Engine mount Bracket (RHS)
Fabricated Steel Throttle Brackets
Alternator adjustment bracket
PAS pump bracket
Full exhaust system
Stainless steel manifolds
Downpipes
Sports catalytic converter
Back box with twin exit
CNC aluminium adapter plate
Lightweight CNC aluminium flywheel
CNC steel pulley adapter
Oil filter spigot
Oil pick-up pipe
Cast aluminium sump inc baffle
Two carbon fibre induction plenum
Two CNC machined throttle bodies
Clutch assembly
Two air filters
Electronic water pump
Alternator belt
PAS belt
Bespoke hose kit

Other modifications advised by seller:

MeisterR coilover suspension
Whiteline front and rear rollbars
New EBC brake discs and EBC yellow stuff brake pads
New set of PAS pipes
New track rod ends and lower/upper ball joints
New dual exit cobalt exhaust
Upgraded coolant radiator

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