2013 Mazda MX-5 Sport Tech (NC) BBR Super 200 Manual

Highlights

• BBR Super 200 power upgrade, dyno-verified

• Full Mazda main dealer service history from new

• Quality chassis upgrades from respected specialists

• Desirable Sport Tech specification

• Comprehensive documentation for all modifications

Overview

The NC generation MX-5 has always had a loyal following among those who appreciate a properly sorted rear-wheel-drive sports car. Built from 2005 to 2015, the third-generation Roadster brought a stiffer chassis and genuine capacity for meaningful power upgrades, and Sport Tech trim brought serious hardware as standard. This one arrived from the factory already well sorted, before the current owner took it considerably further.

This 2013 NC3 Sport Tech in Dolphin Grey Metallic has been taken a good deal further. At its heart sits a BBR Super 200 package, dyno-verified by BBR themselves and fully documented. For those who know the name, BBR needs no introduction. For everyone else, the Brackley-based firm is one of the most respected MX-5 tuners in the country, and the Super 200 is their signature naturally aspirated upgrade. It's all backed by an invoice and dyno graph.

The modifications haven't stopped at the engine. The chassis and suspension work has been approached with equal care, with respected specialist names on every receipt. It's a car that's been built with a clear vision and genuine attention to detail.

What sets this MX-5 apart from many modified examples is the paper trail. We're looking at full Mazda dealer stamps from new, respected aftermarket names on every receipt, and a BBR dyno graph to back up the headline figure. It's a properly built enthusiast's car with the provenance to prove it.

History and Documentation

• First registered 31 May 2013; four keepers in total, in current ownership since March 2023

• Service history: Apr 2013 @ 1 mile (PDI), Jun 2014 @ 11,819 miles, Jul 2015 @ 27,268 miles, Apr 2016 @ 38,475 miles, Apr 2017 @ 52,532 miles, Mar 2018 @ 64,921 miles, Mar 2019 @ 79,162 miles (all EMG Mazda Cambridge), Jun 2021 @ 87,043 miles (Fast Eddy's Performance), Jun 2024 @ 92,417 miles (Doctor MX5)

• Aug 2019: MeisterR Zeta CRD coilovers fitted (H-Tune); Sep 2019: fast-road geometry alignment (Wheels in Motion)

• BBR Super 200 T-Pac installation (BBR, Brackley) Oct 2020

• Mar 2022: alloy wheel refurbishment with powder coating in Satin Bronze, includes two wheels straightened (Ace Finish); Apr 2022: lightweight flywheel and new clutch (SpD Automotive)

• Mar 2023: Cybul roll bar fitted (BOFI Racing)

• Underside professionally undersealed in 2022, with further treatment by Doctor MX5 in 2024

• MOT valid until 23 March 2027 (one advisory for front sub-frame surface corrosion, not seriously weakened). Previous MOT advisory noted a non-excessive oil leak

• HPI clear on all checks

• 94,153 indicated miles

• Two keys present, along with original Mazda book pack, BBR invoice and dyno graph, and invoices for all listed work

Interior

• Black leather upholstery with Alcantara inserts (Sport Tech specification)

• Driver's seat bolster shows wear consistent with mileage; passenger seat in good condition

• Leather steering wheel, gear gaiter, and handbrake gaiter all in good order

• Aluminium ball-type gear knob and drilled sport pedals

• MX-5 branded illuminated door sill plates

• Bose speaker system

• Factory touchscreen with satellite navigation, FM, AM, CD, iPod, USB, and AUX connectivity

• Automatic air conditioning with rotary controls

• The vendor reports that heated seats are functional

• Door cards in good condition; carpets present well

• Boot is clean and carpeted

• Cybul roll bar visible behind headrests; small cut-outs to OEM panels behind seats for harness attachment points (hidden by seats in normal use)

• Small crack to centre console trim between seats (the vendor notes this is a cheap panel to replace)

Exterior

• Dolphin Grey Metallic paintwork presenting well with good gloss and depth

• Kuro-style checkered side stripes with gold pinstripe on both sides

• Ducktail rear spoiler fitted

• 17-inch factory ten-spoke alloys powder-coated Satin Bronze, presenting well with no significant kerbing visible

• Bridgestone Potenza tyres with adequate tread remaining; locking wheel nuts present

• Black fabric soft-top in good condition with no visible tears

• NC3 projector-style headlights with clear lenses; fog lights present and clear

• BBR-branded dual-exit exhaust tips visible at rear

• Door handles, shut lines, and rear light clusters consistent

• Some stone chips around the front grille and fog light area

• The vendor reports a small dent on the bonnet (less than 2mm, not clearly visible in photos)

• Very light scratches on the passenger door panel

• Underside shows surface corrosion to the subframe area, consistent with the MOT advisory and the car's age

Mechanical

• 2.0-litre four-cylinder MZR engine with BBR Super 200 T-Pac upgrade: ECU remap, induction kit, exhaust centre section, and Grand Tourer rear silencer

• Dyno-verified output of 204.5bhp at 7,000rpm and 158.6 lb ft at 4,250rpm (BBR dyno graph present)

• Six-speed manual gearbox with rear-wheel drive and Torsen limited-slip differential (Sport Tech specification)

• Lightweight flywheel and new clutch fitted April 2022 (SpD Automotive)

• MeisterR Zeta CRD coilovers with damper adjustment extension cables; upgraded front and rear anti-roll bars

• Fresh OEM slave cylinder fitted

• Brake pads replaced prior to March 2026 MOT

• No known mechanical faults reported

Summary

What we have here is an MX-5 that tells a convincing story. Full Mazda dealer history from the first mile, a BBR Super 200 upgrade with the dyno graph to prove it, and a considered set of chassis modifications from specialists who know these cars inside out. Every significant piece of work is documented, every part comes from a reputable source, and the result is a properly sorted, 204.5bhp rear-drive roadster with a Torsen diff and a six-speed manual.

It's been used and enjoyed, and the history bears that out. For someone looking for a genuinely well-built, fast-road NC with real provenance, this is a hard package to argue with.

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