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1998 Jap JDM NB Mazda MX-5 1.8 16V

Location: West Midlands - Coventry
Swap Value: £3.000+
Model: Mazda MX-5     Year: 1998     Mileage: 102,000 miles
Private Individual

Description:

For sale or swap a modern classic now, NB MK2 Mazda MX-5 1.8 16V petrol manual with private number plate worth more than £1.5k included.

This is the standard version so no central locking or many electronics to go wrong (!); no ABS, no ESP or traction control, manual roof, manual window mirrors but with electric windows. Interior in very good condition for age without ripped fabric or broken plastics. Roof in good condition with just two small patches, working and without leaks. With aftermarket Stereo.

Car drives beautifully without any knocks or bangs. And she's really fast as it's a very light car, 1,025kg curb weight with 138BHP stock and 0-60MPH in 7.7 seconds according to Mazda. She has the more powerful 1.8 16V petrol engine that has done only 102k in 25 years (!). Mechanically she is sound and pretty stock, the only upgrade being the newer radiator. Everything does work as it should. She has x2 new Hankook tyres on the front and the ones on the back have more than half life. With the rare TSW Stealth alloys.

With original manual and x2 keys. Unfortunately previous owner lost service history but is written in the manual that cambelt and water pump were changed at 90k.

MOT up to September 2025.

These in good condition are selling for over £2,5k now and with the added private number plate the advertised price is to sell; check this video for current values: https://youtu.be/dx79xGLdguo

I want to swap for

I'm in no rush to part away with her but could have something bigger with rear seats and more boot space;

I would consider:
- a MK5 VW Golf GTI,
- or a nice 2010+ Audi A3, A4 or A5 S-Line,

Classic cars I would be interested:
- an original VW Beetle.

Cars with 125k max on the clock and road worth, please. No to some BMW and Vauxhalls (just ask).

I'm here to try different cars and have fun, not to profit as looks like most are.

Try me!

I am open to ALL SWAPZ