1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata STO Edition 5-Speed

Description

The NA-generation Miata arrived in 1989 as a deliberate revival of the lightweight British roadster formula — front engine, rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox, pop-up headlights, and enough power to be entertaining without overwhelming the car's balance. Mazda's Power Plant Frame, which rigidly connected the engine to the differential, gave the NA a mechanical directness that set it apart from most front-wheel-drive sports cars of the era and established the Miata's reputation as a driver's car in the truest sense of the term.

For 1997, the final year of NA production, Mazda offered the STO — Special Touring Option — as a limited-edition send-off for the generation, producing just 1,500 units finished in Twilight Blue Mica with 15-inch Enkei alloy wheels, a tan leather interior, tan convertible top, and a fully equipped specification that included headrest speakers, Nardi leather shift knob, stainless steel scuff plates, and STO-branded floor mats.

This STO is finished in Twilight Blue Mica over a tan leather interior with a matching tan convertible top, and is powered by the 1.8-liter DOHC inline-four rated at 133 horsepower, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Acquired by the seller in 2026 from a family member, recent servicing is said to have included replacing the spark plugs and air filter.

This 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata STO is offered with a window sticker, a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a clean Iowa title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• 1 of 1,500 STO units produced for the final NA model year

• Twilight Blue Mica exterior

• Tan leather interior and tan convertible top

• 1.8L DOHC inline-four

• 5-speed manual transmission

• 15-inch Enkei alloy wheels

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• 1.8L DOHC inline-four, 133 horsepower

• 5-speed manual transmission

• Power four-wheel disc brakes

• Power steering

• Power windows and mirrors

• Pop-up headlights

• Air conditioning

STO-Specific Equipment:

• Twilight Blue Mica exterior paint

• 15-inch Enkei alloy wheels

• Tan leather interior

• Tan convertible soft top

• Headrest speakers

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Nardi leather shift knob

• STO-branded floor mats

• Stainless steel scuff plates

Servicing & Documentation

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Servicing during the seller's ownership is said to have included the following:

• NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs installed

• Air filter replaced

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the vehicle's condition are available in the gallery

• Various chips and scratches consistent with age and mileage

• Wear on seating surfaces

Ownership History

The current seller acquired this 1997 Mazda Miata STO in 2026 from a relative, having been owned for the last five years. The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists registration history in Tennessee, Connecticut, Michigan, and Iowa.

Included Items

• Window sticker