2008 MAZDA MX-5

BBR Super 180 Mazda MX5 2.0i Sport, 2008 - With BBR Suspension Package

Offered here is a tastefully modified Mk3 (NC1) MX5, the vehicle has covered almost 117,000 miles but has had plenty of time and attention spent to keep it feeling fresh.

I have owned the car since October 2021 and purchased it privately from the previous owner in Brighton at around 85k miles. I am the fourth keeper with the first being the supplying dealer.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the ownership experience of my third MX5 and am regretfully selling due to the need for a bigger car and finances simply not allowing two. The car has never let me down, been easy and relaxing as a daily and fantastic fun on the right road at the right time, performing faultlessly on a 2000 mile trip around Spain & Portugal.

The car has been a small project during my ownership, I have had a number of modifications fitted (listed below) and while doing so replacing any perishables and wear items where appropriate, such as top mount rubbers, drop links etc. This work alongside regular annual servicing, maintenance & MOT’s, I will list the items in full further down.

Modifications include:

BBR Super 180 conversion with catted manifold. Fitted at BBR - 184bhp & 160 lb.ft on the BBR Dyno in September 2022

BBR NC Soft Top Suspension Package

BBR 4-wheel alignment to their specification - checked in Aug 2024

SuperPro Polybushes (incl diff) - Bushes are the softer of the options from SuperPro

Stainless braided brake lines - MX5 Parts

Stainless braided clutch line - HEL Performance

Cobalt rear silencer - Moss Europe

Direnza air filter

Jass Performance brass shift bushing

Delrin door bushes

Drain hole upgrade to later specification parts to fix the common “whistle” at speed

Audiolink bluetooth connector from MX5 Parts

I.L Motorsport metal pedal covers

Wear items & other replacements:

Clutch - full kit + fluid at around 105,000mi

Clutch master & slave cylinders

Coolant reservoir & coolant

NSR wheel bearing

Gear oil

Differential oil

Front brake calipers

Thermostat

Top mount rubbers

ARB links

Alignment bolts

The major suspension overhaul was carried out in July 2022 & consumables like brakes and tyres have been changed when required.

There are some marks, dings and dents on the bodywork but nothing most cars of this age wouldn’t fall foul of. The front bumper is the worst offender after a blow over repair following a driveway knock with the previous owner, to be honest, something I simply never got round to putting right. However I don’t believe it detracts too much from the excellent condition of the rest of the car.

Soppy personal bit. I genuinely love this little car and I really wish I could keep it forever. Situation changes have meant it is time to say goodbye, it will be sorely missed!

Elephant in the room too, no, I personally don’t think polybushes are too “jiggly” for the road. I think it's a good balance and really pays dividends on a mountain/back road, but yes, I was nervous before they were fitted.

I’ve also always run on premium fuel, V-power whenever possible. Not essential, just something I wanted to do.

Questions and viewings welcomed, test drives with proof of insurance please and don’t hesitate to get in contact.

£6995, sensible offers considered.

Thank you for your time,

Matt