Description
For Sale is this Collectors Condition, Factory Original 46, 000 Mile 1997 Mazda MX-5
Evident as one of the most desirable collectors MK1’s I’ve advertised, with an impressive online and physical history to showcase and a stunning condition throughout, to present this astonishingly well preserved, completely original original UK Domestic 1997 MK1 MX-5. Finished in ‘Classic Red’ with an incredibly mere 46, 935 miles, this example was purchased new from ‘Tunbridge Wells Mazda’ on the 18th July 1997 by a ‘Mr Weller’, with absolutely perfect preservation up until 2013. This Included an Annual, Tunbridge Wells Mazda Main Dealership Service, all of which are showcased with invoices and stamps, which pairs with absolutely all original, dealership supplied handbooks, leaflets, cards and booklets. As Mentioned, Every Year From 1998 (3603 Miles) up until 2013 (33, 420 Miles) is stamped by Tunbridge Wells Mazda with additional ‘health checks’ throughout the years. Despite a couple of changes in ownership, this stunning example has evidently remained without the hands of serious purists and collectors. With a mass of further invoices, services and any required maintenance from specialists to complete a Full Service History, with any further relevant documentation and invoices (Service Intervals Listed Below). With only 4 Owners and an incredibly appealing MOT History, this is a highly sought after opportunity for one of the most ideal investment and collector examples of a MK1 MX-5 to be offered on sale.
The Bodywork is in remarkable, rust free condition throughout. Both Rear Arches have factory spot welds, validating them as the original panels from the factory with no signs of previous repairs. The Sills additionally boasts a rust free condition. As of 2010, both nearside and offside ends undertook stripping back and painting, removing and rectifying very minimal surface corrosion last mentioned on the 29th July 2010 MOT. In regards to ‘Underseal’ mentioned, this was professionally applied to preserve all components and the chassis - these MOT’s were carried out by Mazda Main Dealer themselves, so advisories are more critical than elsewhere. The Paintwork is in overall stunning, original condition - panels visually deem to still display their factory ‘Classic Red’ paintwork, which comes hand in hand with with a few very minimal ‘touch ups’ over its 27 years, along with a few minor stone chips , all of which are absolutely nothing more than age related and barely visible unless pointed out.
The Interior is in time-warp condition, with, almost unbelievably, no signs of wear at all. The Majority of Trims, Accessories and Carpets visually appear to be as they were fitted from the factory and never removed, all still in remarkable condition.
Mechanically, as expected this example runs, drives and feels factory fresh throughout. Alongside all above and beyond maintenance mentioned above, a Fresh Cambelt, Water Pump and Cam Idler Pulley was fitted at 43, 231 Miles - paired with the Advisory Free MOT till 13/ 10/ 2025, this example is need of nothing. With not even a single year of neglect, this MK1 has been driven, maintained and MOT every year without fail, making for the highly desirable collectors example offered today. This example is well known and previously sold at the Matt Johnston Collection, and was recently exchanged for a more usable, less collectable example.
Service Intervals :
43, 231 - Timing Belt + Water Pump,
40, 990 - Independent
37, 804 - Independent
33, 420 - Main Dealer
27, 845 - Main Dealer
24, 945 - Main Dealer
22, 386 - Main Dealer
20, 397 - Main Dealer
17, 157 - Main Dealer
13, 145 - Main Dealer
8309 - Main Dealer
6801 - Main Dealer
5855 - Main Dealer
3603 - Main Dealer
Collection from Chelmsford Essex
Delivery can be Arranged at an Additional Cost
