2010 MAZDA MX-5

Where do I start with this one....

If you are looking at these cars you know this is on the pricey side, even for a low mileage NC2. But trust me its a fraction of the time and money that has been spent in the last 12 months.

If you want a completely sorted, low mileage NC2 with some very nice modifications for road and track use then settle in, and please read on.

This was a very good car when I got it. But I thought as it was such low mileage example, it was worth investing in and I could put my own stamp on it.

I had intended to just do a quick refresh and make a few mods so I could do some trackdays in it. But as usual things got out of hand and escalated pretty quickly. Before I knew it we were on for pretty much a full nut and bolt mechanical overhaul.

Every aspect of the car has either been refreshed, renewed or replaced.

General Info

• 2010 Mazda MX5 2.0 NC2 Sport Tech

• Usual Sport Tech Refinements. Air con, cruise, Bose etc

• 36,000 miles all backed up by VOSA

• Fresh MOT until August 2027 (No advisories)

• Full Mechanical Overhaul

• Modified to be the perfect example of a road and track Mx5

Engine

• Later Stronger 2.0 NC2 engine. Standard Forged components

• Stripped. Cleaned, and in Perfect Condition

• Cam cover painted Red (because why not)

• Timing cover removed, vapour blasted, and refitted using Permatex Black

• Original Timing chain, tensioner, and guides.

• Inlet Manifold removed, cleaned and refitted

• PCV Baffle plate, removed, cleaned and refitted

• 4 into to 1 Exhaust manifold

• EGR Blanked, but still plugged in, so no warnings

• New genuine crank pulley bolt and new diamond washers

• New Front main seal

• New Rear main seal

• New cam cover gasket

• New Thermostat and housing

• New Oil/Water heat exchanger gasket

• New Aux Belt, bearings and tensioner

• New Air con condenser and drier

• New Genuine Expansion Tank

• Sump Removed, checked, cleaned and refitted.

• Millers 5w40 fully synthetic oil

• Genuine Longlife coolant

• K&N Panel Air filter

• 174 BHP on efi parts very conservative dyno

Transmission

• Standard 6 Speed gearbox

• Performance Delta Brass shifter bushes

• New Genuine shifter bushes

• Performance Delta Clutch pedal reinforcement bracket

• New Slave and Master cylinder

• Bofi-Racing Stage 2.5 Clutch kit

• Standard Flywheel

• New Input shaft seal

• New output shaft seal

• Redline MT90 gearbox oil and turret oil

Differential

• 4.1 Crown Wheel and Pinion (Slightly higher cruising revs but well worth it)

• Stock LSD

• Cleaned and Refreshed Housing

• New Input pinion seal

• New driveshaft seals

• Redline Diff oil

• Polybushed Diff carrier

Suspension

• HSD MonoPro Adjustable Coilovers with track spec Springs

• Refreshed Arms, Fully Polybushed. (And I mean. Every. Single. Bush!)

• Poly bushed Steering rack

• New inner and outer tie rods

• New drop links

• Whiteline 3 point Adjustable Rear Anti roll bar

• RX8 Yellow dot Front Anti Roll Bar

• Track Spec Alignment

Brakes

• Freaky Parts Brembo 4 pot front Big Brake kit

• Genuine Renault 4 Pot calipers. New seals and pistons. Titanium Bleed nipples

• 320x28mm Front discs.

• Pagid Front pads

• Custom made Titanium Track rod end heat shields

• Rear calipers cleaned, painted and rebuilt

• Standard solid rear discs

• Brembo rear pads

• HEL braided lines

• Motul RBF 660 Fluid

Wheels and Tyres

• Bola FLB 17x8 Flow Formed Alloy wheels

• Wheels Ceramic coated

• Nankang NS2R tyres 215/45/17 as used in mx5 Cup

Exhaust

• Racing Beat 4 into1 Exhaust manifold

• Stock Manifold back exhaust

• Secondary Catalytic converter retained for MOT compliance

• Stock Backbox with custom tips

• 2nd Lambda Sensor wiring extended and refitted behind second Cat

• Nice Subtle exhaust note, slightly louder and deeper than stock

Mechanical Refresh

• Front and Rear Subframes Removed, Blasted and powder coated in KTM Orange

• Front Subframe modified for increased camber.

• Front camber is now fixed at aprox -3.2 Degrees.

• No silly adjustment bolts to seize up.

• Every single Suspension Arm cleaned, treated and painted.

• Every Bush replaced with Energy suspension Red Poly bushes

• Underside refresh. Any rust spots cleaned and treated.

• Factory rubberised undeseal still present

• New Wheel bearings all round. Stronger Genuine Front RX8 Bearings

• New ABS Sensors

• Wheel hubs blasted and powder coated

• Underbody stiffening plates removed, blasted and powder coated

• Heat shields blasted and powder coated

• Engine bay cleaned and refreshed

Exterior

• Paint corrected and ceramic coated

• Headlights polished

• Otherwise standard

• Cosmetically I would give it an 8/10. Its very good but not perfect

• Soft top in good condition and fully working

Interior

• GC Fabrications Roll bar

• Trim cut to fit. Even the small centre speakers are still retained

• Bose Amp retained

• Lightweight Race Battery relocated to boot

• Battery Fused, with Isolator and ctek trickle charger adapter

• NC1 Fabric non height adjustable seats with lower brackets

• The lightest, lowest possible stock seating position.

• Standard Heated leather seats can be included

• Troublesome soft top drain tubes cleaned out and refitted

• Full interior retained for a comfy clubsport spec vibe

• Standard head unit with bluetooth adapter

• Interior condition 7/10 Some marks to the plastics etc, but still very good.

Points to note

I am sure ther is some things I have forgotten. I literally have hundreds of photos of the work done to the car. It’s hard to remember everything.

Front camber is now fixed at aprox -3.2 degrees due to the modified subframe. This is great as it wont move, but also can no longer be adjusted easily.

If you are after a comfy motorway cruiser this isn’t the car for you. The exhaust is relatively subtle but it does rev a bit higher on a cruise due to the 4.1 diff.

As its completely poly bushed, inc the diff carrier, there is quite a bit of NVH. You can even hear the diff chatter. I like it, but it might not be every ones cup of tea.

I did refrain from solid engine mounts however. I thought this would be a step to far.

Summary

A completely sorted, low mileage NC2 mx5 with some lovely modifications ready for road or track.

I hope you can see from the pics and description how much care and attention went into this build

I am sure the build cost was over £20,000 I am too scared to add it all up

It is now tucked up in my garage not being used.

Obviously as NC Mx5’s go this is expensive. But if you are looking at this I hope you can see why, and that it is actually a bit of a bargain.

I want this car to go to the right person, if that’s not you please don’t contact me.

If it doesn’t sell to the right person, for the right money, I would rather hold onto it.

No groups, any more than 2 people and you will be turned away

Test drives done by me, and me alone.

Again, this car needs to go to the right person, if you are not sure thats you, it probably isn’t.

Genuine enquiries are very welcome