1997 Mazda Miata Base Convertible 2-door 1.8l on 2040-cars
Warrenville, IL, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L N/A
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mazda
Model: MX-5 Miata
Trim: Base
Options: Cassette Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 129,000
Exterior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
You are looking at a 1997 Mazda MX5 Miata. This is a first generation Miata and the last year of the pop up headlights. The car has 129,000miles on it not many miles considering most Miatas go over 250000 miles. It is in excellent condition especially for a 16 year old car. This car is free of mechanical defects and runs like new. It has a brand new convertable top, brand new brakes, brand new tires, exhaust system and the clutch are newer. The body work is good with a few small dings scattered about but looks good. The front bumper does show a some small stone chips. The interior is in good condition as well the only problem is the drivers seat it shows some wear as seen in photos. I have some service records with the car for the top and clutch service as well as some oil changes and a few other details. The car will come with 2 partially worn Bridgestone Potenza summer tires. Everything electrical and mechanical works. I get 31mpg regularly. This car is perfect for a new driver or someone who wants an extra car for some summer fun. This car is a lot of fun to drive. Other than that please feel free to ask an questions you may have. Thanks and happy bidding.
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