2015 Mazda MX-5 BBR Turbo

Highlights

• Low mileage of 11,545
• BBR Turbo
• 248 horsepower
• Whiteline handling kit
• Wildwood brakes

Overview

The BBR tuning company has a bit of a reputation in the world of MX-5s. The kind of reputation you can only build by engineering fantastic products which impress people. And when they’re the kind of products that put a smile on people’s faces, then you have all the ingredients for earning people’s respect.

Plenty of BBR engineering has gone into this ND MX-5, including one of their Stage 1 turbo conversions, which brings its power up from the standard 158 bhp to a very impressive 250 horsepower. And given that the MX-5 is so famously fun to drive already, just imagine what an extra lorryload of horses can achieve in this little sportscar.

Other improvements include a BBR exhaust system, Wilwood brakes, lowering springs, and a Whiteline handling kit. The steering column has been replaced to allow adjustability for taller drivers, but otherwise the interior is pretty much standard

All these improvements and adjustments add up to a considerable total amount spent. On top of the base car, previous owners are said to have shelled out over £11,000 in upgrades, which is about half the cost of the car when it was new.

You simply have to drive the car for yourself in order to fully appreciate the extensive engineering work which has gone into making this a brilliant sportscar. And what’s even more impressive is that, looking at it from the outside, you wouldn’t even know. So you can have the most fun in the world as you drive to the shops, without worrying about where to park when you get there.

History and documentation

• Registered 21 Oct 2015
• The seller details the service history as follows: Jul 2023 @ 4,155 miles, Nov 2023 @ 7,731 miles, Mar 2024 @ 10,222 miles, Sep 2024 @ 11,288 miles, May 2025 @ 11,515 miles
• Original documents and owner’s manuals on file
• BBR Stage 1 turbo conversion
• Over £11,000 of modifications including the BBR conversion
• The seller notes that there is a vehicle checklist carried out at 11,288 miles, which noted no concerns and was less than 300 miles ago
• Two keys
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 5 Sep 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black interior, with leather seats, Alcantara steering wheel, and silver trim
• There is minimal wear visible throughout the interior
• Some light scratches on the driver’s side interior sill plastic trim piece
• All the interior features and functions are said to work as they should
• Matching black carpets
• Adjustable steering column — from a later ND2 MX-5 — has been fitted to provide extra room for taller drivers
• The original cup holders and wind deflector have been removed, but remain with the car
• Cruise control
• Climate control
• The roof lining has been repaired by Mazda, where it came away by the rear windscreen
• Locking wheel nut key present
• The seller has a Cybul Trackday roll cage and Jass Performance seat lowering kits available by separate negotiation

Exterior

• Sharp styling with crisp lines makes this generation of MX-5 look thoroughly modern
• Finished in Arctic white, the car looks very smart throughout
• There are some small stonechips to the bonnet, front bumper and windscreen
• Body panels in very good condition, with no corrosion or dents present
• Overall, the exterior is in excellent condition for its age and mileage
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Matching set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres, rears were reportedly fitted under 500 miles ago
• The seller notes that the rear tyres have approximately 7mm of tread remaining, while the front tyres have over 5.5mm
• The alloy wheels are excellent, and may have been previously refurbished
• The soft top roof has been cleaned and waterproofed using Fabsil Gold
• Underneath, there is said to be a normal level of surface corrosion and a little dirt, as you would expect to see on a car which has been driven on the road
• Fitted with Beesting aerial and original included in sale
• Twin exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 1,998 cc four-cylinder engine

• The standard ND MX-5 produces 158 bhp and 148 lb ft of torque, with a top speed of 133 mph, and 0-62 mph in 7.3 seconds

• The BBR upgrade takes those numbers and crushes them: 248 bhp, 236 lb ft, 5.0 seconds

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• Limited-slip differential

• The seller sets out the modifications as follows:

• BBR Stage 1 turbo conversion

• Electronic boost control

• BBR cat-back exhaust system

• BBR Bilstein spring and damper kit

• Whiteline handling kit with polybush mounts

• Wilwood four-pot front brakes with upgraded larger grooved discs and braided lines

• The most recent service was reportedly carried out in May 2025 by reading Mazda, and included and engine oil and filter change, as well as a gearbox oil change

• Other servicing is said to include a clutch change in Mar 2024, and new rear brake discs and pads in Sep 2024

• The seller tells us that the car is light, agile and quick, with a very clean engine bay

• No warning lights or mechanical faults reported

Summary

There are almost as many ways to modify an MX-5 as there are stars in the sky, but if we really had to choose just one, then this BBR-produced example is pretty much ideal. You get a whole heap of power and performance, but can still fly well under the radar.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Reading, Berkshire.