Description
Selling my 2008 Mazda MX-5 Niseko 1.8 manual soft top in Icy Blue with a brown soft top and brown heated leather seats.Currently showing 93,754 miles.
The car is a Cat N write-off in my ownership. It was involved in an accident I began repairing it but haven't had the time to complete the work. It's mechanically sound and drives well, making it an excellent project for an enthusiast or a great base for a track car.
As part of the repairs, I've replaced the driver's side door and front wing. The door isn't perfectly aligned, but opens and closes fine. The replacement driver's wing is grey, so it will need painting to match the rest of the car. The driver's side skirt is currently off, but I still have it and it will be included with the sale.
Just before the accident (January 2025), the car had a lot of preventative maintenance carried out including a new water pump, thermostat, and coolant expansion tank so the cooling system is all fresh and reliable.
The central locking was working fine before the accident, but after being parked up for a while, it's not currently functioning properly likely an easy fix for the next owner.
A modern Android head unit has been fitted, supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving the cabin a modern upgrade.
The Niseko edition is a rare, limited-run model, with only around 240 soft-top examples sold in the UK. It features exclusive Icy Blue paint, a brown soft top, and a brown heated leather interior one of the most distinctive and desirable NC-generation MX-5s.
I also have a removable hardtop, colour-matched to the car, which is not included in the sale but can be offered at a discounted price if bought with the vehicle.
Key points:
1.8 L petrol, 5-speed manual
Convertible brown soft top
Icy Blue paintwork - Niseko special edition
Brown heated leather seats
Cat N (accident in my ownership)
Mechanically sound
New driver's door and grey replacement front wing fitted (door slightly misaligned)
Driver's side skirt currently off but included
Central locking needs attention (was working pre-accident)
Upgraded Android head unit with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Preventative maintenance in Jan 2025: new water pump, thermostat, coolant expansion tank
Rare: only ~240 Niseko soft-tops in the UK
Optional extra: colour-matched hardtop available at discount with vehicle
Ideal for project or track use
Reason for sale: no time to finish repairs