2002 Mazda MX5 ***NO RESERVE*** Showing only 43,000 miles and equipped with the rare automatic transmission
Lot 3
2002 Mazda MX5 ***NO RESERVE*** Showing only 43,000 miles and equipped with the rare automatic transmission
Registration – SG51 OJB
Chassis No. – JMZNB18P500214245
M.O.T. – January 2026
Odometer – 43,333
Presented in what the vendor informs us is highly original and extremely well-preserved condition, this low-mileage example comes to the sale finished in Eternal Red and displaying just 43,333 miles. The car starts readily, idles cleanly and is said to drive exactly as expected, benefitting from careful use and long-term ownership. The bodywork retains an excellent gloss, with consistent panel fit and clean lenses and trim; the interior likewise shows only light, honest wear, with the seats, carpets and dashboard presenting very smartly and the switchgear functioning correctly. The automatic gearbox selects smoothly, and inspection of the engine bay reveals a notably tidy and unmolested presentation.
Accompanying the car is a strong history file including the original owner’s wallet, manuals, warranty booklets, JVC radio instructions, spare parts, and a Haynes workshop manual. The stamped service book confirms mileage progression and includes entries at 33,367 miles (2013), 34,079 miles (2015) and 35,092 miles (2016), with recent MOTs further supporting the current reading. The vendor informs us that the car has been kept in regular but gentle use, with the current MOT valid until January 2026. A rare factory-automatic version, it remains an appealing and increasingly uncommon specification.
Celebrated for its lightness, reliability and driver engagement, the second-generation variant refined the winning formula with improved suspension, greater rigidity and a rev-happy twin-cam engine. Known for low running costs and simple maintenance, good low-mileage cars are now highly sought after, and examples that remain so original are becoming harder to source.
Just 43,333 miles, supported by service stamps and MOT history
Rare factory automatic; smart, original condition throughout
Offered without reserve
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