2007 Mazda MX-5 Mk3

Highlights

• Beautifully clean interior 

• Finished in an attractive shade of deep blue

• Long MOT

• Only two former keepers 

• Very good MOT record

Overview

When the first MX-5s rolled off the production line way back in the mists of time, they had a name to make. This little roadster had been conceived as a continuation of the quintessential two-seater sports car, and boy did it impress the crowd. Not only did it resuscitate the very idea of a lightweight, affordable sports car accessible to everyone, but it breathed a whole new lease of life into this neglected corner of the market. Testament to that initial success is that Mazda is still producing the MX-5, over 35 years since it first burst onto the scene. 

The example we see here is a third-generation model — or ‘NC’ to those in the know — which also caused a stir on its launch. Fans of the original were horrified that Mazda had realised people wanted a bit more comfort in their sporting roadsters. So the NC gains refinement and trades off a bit of weight gain, a compromise which many buyers were very happy to make. Just look at the sales figures. 

So this is a slightly more usable iteration of an already very usable car. The MX-5 is well renowned for populating a vanishingly small section of the automotive Venn diagram: being a sportscar which you could conceivably use as your everyday runabout without issue. 

The deep blue paintwork on this particular car is a very suave choice, and the black interior is superbly well presented, with barely any sign of use. You only have to look at the car’s online MOT record to realise that it has been well treated: there is an unbroken string of MOT passes without advisories stretching all the way back to 2011. 

Recent public opinion has been rather upbeat about this generation of MX-5, seeing it for its true worth as a car which can be superb fun to drive, but will happily chew up the motorway miles when you want to take it to the other side of the country.  

History and documentation

• Registered 25 May 2007

• Digital service record printout with services as follows: May 2007 @ 6 miles, May 2010 @ 7,931 miles, May 2011 @ 10,637 miles, May 2012 @ 11658 miles, May 2014 @ 14,121 miles, May 2016 @ 16,242 miles

• The seller informs us that they have receipts for more recent services

• Original owner’s documents

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• Current MOT with no advisories expires July 31st  2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Two former keepers 

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• The seller describes the condition of the interior as ‘immaculate’

• The upholstery and trim all looks very well presented 

• Cloth seats with supportive bolsters

• Even the driver’s seat bolsters are free from any obvious signs of wear

• Matching black upholstery, carpets and trim

• There is a flash of blue trim around the fitted footwell mats 

• Manual seat adjusters

• Plastic door cards free from scuffs and scratches 

• Leather-trimmed steering wheel, with audio controls

• Carbon fibre effect gear knob

• Original dashboard, centre console, and instruments 

• Well stocked instrument cluster, with analogue gauges 

• Original stereo/CD changer 

• The convertible soft top roof provides good weather protection

• Carpeted boot to the rear 

Exterior

• Finished in an attractive shade of deep blue

• The paint is in very good condition throughout 

• Some small stonechips and scratches 

• The body panels are free from obvious dents or damage 

• There is a little bubbling on the window frames 

• 16-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels

• 205 50/R16 tyres

• The wheels look good, with only minor scuffs to a couple of rims

• Chrome badges front and rear 

• Headlights clear and bright

• Electric windows

• The soft top roof is very clean and tidy

• Heated rear windscreen

• Underside in good clean condition

• Twin exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 1,999 cc four-cylinder engine

• Produces 158 bhp, and 139 lb ft

• Top speed 132 mph, 0-62 mph in 7.6 seconds

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• Engine bay clean and tidy

• The underside looks clean, from what we could see

• The very clean MOT history record shows no advisories since 2011 

• There are no mechanical issues noted by the seller 

• The seller tells us that the car ‘runs like a Swiss watch’

• No warning lights reported 

Summary

Sitting in the snug yet comfortable cabin of this car, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s barely been used. Clearly it’s not a modern car — there are no enormous touchscreens or yapping reminder messages — but it feels newer than it deserves to. And that perfect combination of manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and a proper handbrake mean you’ll never be bored again. 

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 Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire.