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