Description
Reluctant sale of my long-term MX5, AKA: the 'Mazbo' due to a genuine change in circumstances.
1999 1.8 Mk2 - 97k miles
Owned for the past 8 years by a mature owner and maintained regardless of cost, with regular oil changes every 3-6 months.
Performance & Setup
McLaren turbo setup (circa 220hp@ 0.5bar, mapped by Devil Developments
Custom Cosworth intercooler and pipework
RX8 yellow injectors
ME221 ECU
K&N air filter
Full custom stainless exhaust system
Skuzzle OEM feel clutch
AFRs reading safe under boost
Tubular manifold
Strong engine, pulls well on boost and drives smoothly.
Small cold start adjustment needed (very rich on start up) but this has not been fixed because after 1/2 mins the car runs perfectly when up to temperature.
Chassis & Handling
HSD Mono Pro adjustable coilovers
Michelin Pilot Sport tyres
Recent Maintenance
Full service including cambelt
New radiator
New coolant temperature sensor
New idle control valve
Brake fluid
Low temp spark plugs fitted
New headlight units
Interior
Leather interior
Nardi steering wheel
Short shifter
Structural Work
Chassis rails professionally repaired in 2020 (1200 pounds)
Outer and Inner Sills / rear arches professionally repaired Dec 2025 (1400+ pounds)
Treated, drilled and wax injected
The car is structurally solid, which is becoming increasingly rare on these. The bodywork guy described it as 'one of the better ones'
Photos of work available on request
Bodywork
Paintwork has lacquer peel and fading in places, which is the main thing that lets it down. But the hardtop is in VGC, all panels are straight and the car has already had the money spent making it structurally solid underneath.
Extras
Matching hardtop included in full asking price
OEM rear spoiler & bootlid by negotiation
Waterproof cover included
Soft top roof has a small tear, but not currently an issue as the car is used with the hardtop
Summary
A well-maintained turbo MX5 with all major structural work completed to a high standard.
Ready for summer!!
Test drives carried out by myself unless funds are cleared.