2008 Mazda MX-5 Niseko (NC)

Highlights

• Rare Niseko special edition

• Just 2 owners from new, father and son

• Incredibly low mileage

• Recently serviced

• Genuine Mazda accessories from new

Overview

October 2008. Lehman Brothers had just collapsed, Barack Obama was about to make history, and somewhere in Lancashire, a brand new MX-5 Niseko was being collected from Perrys Mazda with just four miles showing. Sixteen years on, that same car has covered just 13,000 miles. That's roughly 750 miles per year – a mileage figure that genuinely requires a double-take.

The NC-generation MX-5 continued Mazda's iconic roadster formula. The Niseko special edition – named after the famous Japanese ski resort – added a layer of sophistication with heated brown leather seats, climate control, and distinctive badging that set it apart from standard models.

What makes this particular example so compelling isn't simply the odometer reading – it's what that number represents. This is a car that escaped the daily grind that claimed so many of its siblings. The interior leather still retains its factory matte finish rather than the polished sheen that comes with regular use. The steering wheel remains supple. The seats show minimal wear. Open the door and you're stepping into something remarkably close to a 2008 showroom experience.

The paperwork tells its own story. Year after year, this car returned to the same Perrys Mazda dealership that sold it new – regardless of whether it had covered 500 miles or 1,500. The original owner even specified genuine Mazda accessories within weeks of collection: a polished fuel filler lid, alloy foot rest, and wind deflector. All documented. All still present.

Finished in Sunlight Silver Metallic over that distinctive Cocoa Brown leather, it's a colour combination that photographs beautifully and wears its years with remarkable grace. For the collector seeking preservation-grade originality, or the enthusiast who simply missed out first time around, this Niseko offers something increasingly rare in the MX-5 market.

History and documentation

• Mazda main dealer service history: Oct 2008 PDI @ 4 miles, Oct 2009 @ 1,854 miles, Nov 2010 @ 4,310 miles, Sep 2011 @ 5,466 miles, Aug 2012 @ 6,641 miles, Nov 2014 @ 9,620 miles, Apr 2016 @ 10,766 miles, Sep 2017 @ 11,271 miles, Feb 2023 service completed (mileage not recorded on invoice), Sep 2025 @ 13,590 miles

• Genuine Mazda accessories invoice from November 2008 for polished fuel filler lid, alloy foot rest, and wind deflector

• Original Mazda document wallet with owner's manual and service book

• Two keys

• First registered 25 Sep 2008

• Single former keeper, the seller's father

• V5C present in current keeper's name since October 2024

• HPI currently incorrectly showing a cat N but this is against the registration plate prior to it being assigned to this car so we're working with HPI to get the record updated

• 13,647 miles showing

• ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Cocoa Brown leather interior presents remarkably well, with the leather retaining a matte finish consistent with minimal use

• Driver's seat shows light creasing to the bolster; leather remains supple with no tears

• Passenger seat displays only light surface marks to the outer bolster

• Steering wheel leather in excellent condition with contrast stitching intact

• Dashboard and centre console plastics clean with no cracks

• Door cards show no scuffs or wear

• Headlining in good condition

• Carpets present well; Mazda-branded floor mats fitted

• MX-5 branded illuminated door sill plates in good order

• Factory CD/radio head unit with steering wheel controls; aftermarket Bluetooth adapter fitted

• Climate control with automatic air conditioning

• Six-speed manual gear knob and leather handbrake gaiter in excellent condition

• Drilled aluminium sport pedals fitted

• Boot space clean with original Mazda document wallet present

• Vendor reports all electrics fully functional

Exterior

• Sunlight Silver Metallic paintwork presents well with good gloss

• Brown fabric soft-top in good condition with no visible tears or damage; operates correctly

• Light surface scratches on lower front bumper around fog light area

• No obvious dents to body panels

• Shut lines appear consistent

• Headlight lenses clear

• Rear light clusters clear with no cracks or moisture

• Chrome door handles and side repeater surrounds intact

• Niseko badges present on front wings and rear quarters

• Factory ten-spoke silver alloy wheels with light brake dust; no significant kerbing visible

• Bridgestone tyres with adequate tread

• Chrome exhaust tip shows light weathering

• Underside shows surface corrosion to subframe and underbody seams consistent with age

Mechanical

• 1.8-litre, 126 bhp naturally aspirated four-cylinder

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• Last serviced Sep 2025

• Engine bay presents tidily with no obvious leaks

• Nearside front drop link replaced at main dealer in September 2017

• Major service including brake fluid and transmission oil completed at 6,641 miles

• Vendor reports no mechanical issues or warning lights

Summary

Main dealer stamps from the supplying dealer. Interior leather that still feels like it did when new. This Niseko represents something genuinely rare: a chance to experience an NC MX-5 in the condition its original owner intended to preserve.

For those who missed out on buying one new in 2008, this is as close as you'll get without access to a time machine. Probably an unrepeatable opportunity for the discerning enthusiast.

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 Sutton Coldfield.