2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata LS 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer a selection of vehicles from The SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southwestern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The passion of one car enthusiast can be benefited by all to enjoy, as cars return to the road after extensive builds and care. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to million-dollar builds, American muscle to European classic, drag racers to off-road machines. There is truly something for everyone in SugarCreek. 

This selection of vehicles offered by SugarCreek feature premium American classics, as well as a wide assortment of European enthusiast cars. 

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The Mazda Miata floored the enthusiast community when it was introduced in the fall of 1989 for the ’90 model year. Few thought that there could ever be a re-imagined British roadster quite as competent, dependable, and utterly charming as this Japanese drop top. 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.”    

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. The 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata is part of the second-generation Miata, known as the NB series, which ran from 1999 to 2005. Building on the legacy of the original NA Miata, the 2003 version continued to deliver a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive roadster experience with a focus on driving purity and affordability. 

The Miata adopted a sleeker, more modern look with fixed headlights and a more refined interior. Under the hood, the roadster featured a 1.8-liter DOHC inline-four engine producing 142 horsepower, paired with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The SugarCreek Collection 

• Finished in Red paint with black convertible soft top 

• Black leather upholstery 

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

• Five-speed manual transmission 

Features 

• Optional rear spoiler 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, and mirrors 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Air conditioning 

• AM/FM/CD stereo 

• Alloy wheels 

• Ironman iMove Gen 2 205/45ZR15 tires 

• Double wishbone suspension front and rear with coil springs, stabilizer bars 

• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes 

  Known Imperfections 

• According to CARFAX, “Damage reported: minor damage” on 13 December 2009: “Hit a guardrail, Right front primarily damaged, Functional damage reported, Airbags did not deploy” 

• Paint imperfections (chips, scratches, scrapes) 

• Stains on underside of convertible top 

• Some curb rash on wheels 

Included 

• Spare temporary tire and jack 

• Key 

• Miata floor mats 

• Leather Mazda folder with owner’s manual and info 

Ownership History 

This 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata was added to The SugarCreek Collection in August 2021. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com