16k-Mile 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Six-Speed

Description

Prior to the introduction of the 1990 Mazda Miata, few thought they would ever see a British roadster re-imagined as a competent, dependable, and utterly charming automobile. Known globally as the MX-5, the Miata reinvented a vehicle segment in ways that its contemporaries never could. And it thrived. 

By the time the second generation (NB) came along in 1999, the hidden headlights of earlier Miatas were gone and "shoulders" appeared over the tires, along with a little flare at the top of the tail. Car and Driver magazine wrote of the car: "(It's) where zing meets zest and makes whoopee." 

The 2001 version continued to refine the formula that made the Miata a global icon. Under the hood, the car featured a 1.8-liter DOHC inline-four engine with variable valve timing, producing 142 horsepower, and standard transmission was a five-speed manual. The car’s curb weight remained light at around 2,387 pounds, preserving its nimble handling and responsive driving dynamics. 

The 2001 model year introduced the Miata LS trim, which added luxury touches like leather seats, a Bose audio system, and 16-inch wheels. Mazda also offered a Special Edition with British Racing Green paint. This 2001 Miata wears Classic Red Paint and racing stripes, and it was ordered with the upgraded LS trim. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Classic Red (A3E) paint, with two gray racing stripes running from nose to tail, over tan leather (NB4) interior 

• Powered by a 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine rated at 142 hp 

• Six-speed manual transmission 

• Miata LS trim included: 

  • Leather-trimmed seats 

  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

  • Bose AM/FM/CD premium audio system with four speakers and power antenna 

  • Air conditioning 

  • Cruise control 

  • Power windows, locks, and mirrors 

  • Remote keyless entry 

  • Front cupholders and seatback storage

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

Features 

• Tan convertible top with heated rear window 

• New battery and recent oil and filter change 

• Nardi steering wheel 

• 140 mph speedometer and 8000 rpm tachometer 

• Cosmo Muchomacho 205/45ZR16 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on driver’s rear fender 

• Paint cracks on passenger rear fender 

• Small hole in top just above rear window 

• Wheels are scuffed 

• Small ding on passenger door upholstery 

• Small blemish and a couple of dings on driver’s door upholstery 

Included 

• Jack 

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this four-owner 2001 Mazda Miata in Virgina and, since August 2024, North Carolina. It was purchased new on 29 December 2000 from Bill Britt Mazda VW in Fredericksburg, Virginia. With 15,770 miles on the odometer, it has been driven an average of only 657 miles per year.