1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
The Mazda Miata moved much of the enthusiast community near to tears when it was introduced in the fall of 1989 for the 1990 model year. Few thought we would ever see a British roadster re-imagined as a competent and dependable yet utterly charming automobile. As Car and Driver magazine described it, “The Miata marked the return of the honest sports car, but with all of the practical benefits of a modern automobile.”
Miata seemingly came out of nowhere, and suddenly it was everywhere you looked. Known globally as the MX-5, the Miata reinvented a vehicle segment in ways that its contemporaries like the Toyota MR2, the Australian Mercury Capri, and even the Pontiac Fiero never could. And, perhaps more importantly, it thrived. Adored by the media and the public alike upon its introduction in February 1989, the MX-5 first-generation roadster was selected Automobile Magazine's 1990 Automobile of the Year.
Highlights
Two-owner example
Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Finished in Classic Red paint over black cloth interior with black soft top
Powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four engine rated at 116 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque
Desirable five-speed manual transmission
The chassis number (JM1NA3519L0101497) decodes as:
J – Japan
M – Mazda
1 – Passenger car
NA – Model M1
35 – Convertible
1 – 1.6 DOHC “B6P” 1,597 cc
9 – Check digit
L – 1990 model year
0 – Hiroshima assembly plant
101497 – Car number
14 inch factory aluminum alloy wheels
Road Hugger Radial GT-A 185/60R14 tires
Top speed: 116 mph
Zero to 60 mph in 9.2 seconds
Maintenance performed 30 July 2024:
Oil change
New oil filter
Coolant flush
New antifreeze
Features
RWD, two-door convertible
Variable-assist power steering
Independent double wishbone suspension
Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
Front and rear independent suspension
Pop-up headlights
Air conditioning
Dolby AM/FM/cassette stereo
Anti-theft system
Bucket seats
Manually folding soft top
Painted mirror caps
Chrome door handles
Single exhaust
Known Imperfections
Multiple paint chips, scratches, and scuffs on the original paint, commensurate with the age of the vehicle
Small dent in passenger side front fender
Small dent in driver’s side rear fender in front of wheel well
Scuffs on wheels
Included
Spare tire
Jack
Ownership History
According to the accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1990 Mazda Miata MX-5 was purchased new on 1 January 1990 from Delta Imports in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and remained with its original owner for more than 33 years. During that time the Miata received regular maintenance, as noted by its CARFAX. The car was sold to its current owner on 26 April 2023 in Paw Paw, Michigan.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.
Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com
