This Mazda NA MX-5 Miata got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata is finished in Montego Blue with a black convertible soft top over black cloth, and it is powered by a 1.8-liter DOHC inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a Torsen limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a color-matched removable hardtop, 14″ alloy wheels, quad pop-up headlights, a dual-hoop roll bar, a rear spoiler, a cassette stereo, and air conditioning. The seller acquired the car in May 2002 and has since added approximately 54k of the 84k miles shown. This NA Miata is now offered at no reserve with the owner’s manual, service records, spare parts, a hardtop stand, custom car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed

The car is finished in Montego Blue (M8) with a color-matched removable hardtop and a black soft top. Features include quad headlights, a grille insert, a rear spoiler, and a Hard Dog double-hoop roll bar. The hardtop, front bumper cover, and rear-left fender were refinished. Rock chips are noted in the nose as well as cracks in the paint on the rear-left corner.

No Reserve: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed

The 14″ alloy wheels are wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza G009 tires. The car is equipped with variable-assist power steering, a fully independent suspension, and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

No Reserve: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed

The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in black cloth along with matching door panels. Interior amenities include a cassette stereo, headrest speakers, air conditioning, rubber floor mats, a wind deflector, and power accessories. Signs of wear are noted on the driver’s seat.

No Reserve: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed

The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer indicates 84k miles, approximately 54k of which were added under current ownership.

No Reserve: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed

The 1.8-liter DOHC inline-four was factory rated at 133 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. An oil change was performed in March 2021, approximately 2,500 miles ago.

No Reserve: 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a Torsen limited-slip differential. Additional photographs of the underside are shown in the gallery below.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage and lists registration history in Utah, Montana, and California.

Filed under: eunos, mx-5, mx5, na, na miata

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Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $8,800 by gerrv
Auction Ended April 27, 2022 at 12:15PM PT
Bids 18
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BaT Essentials

Seller: BonnieJ
Location: San Jose, California 95111
Listing Details
  • Chassis: JM1NA3535V0720814
  • 84k Miles Shown
  • 1.8-Liter Inline-Four
  • Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • Montego Blue Paint
  • Color-Matched Removable Hardtop
  • Black Soft Top
  • Black Cloth Upholstery
  • 14" Alloy Wheels
  • Quad Pop-Up Headlights
  • Grille Insert & Rear Spoiler
  • Hard Dog Dual-Hoop Roll Bar
  • Cassette Stereo
  • Air Conditioning
  • Literature & Records
  • Clean Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #71729