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13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

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13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

This 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata shows just over 13k miles and was sold new at Diamond Mazda of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The car was registered in Illinois and Michigan with its original owner until it was brought to Texas by its second owner in 2018 and acquired by the selling dealer in 2020. It is one of approximately 4,000 Special Editions built for the model year, all of which were finished in British Racing Green over a tan leather interior. Power is supplied by a 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four coupled with a five-speed manual transmission and factory limited-slip differential. An April 2020 service included a new timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, clutch master and slave cylinders, and more. This NA Miata Special Edition is now offered with a matching hardtop, its original window sticker and purchase documents, factory literature, a tonneau cover, a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, clean Carfax and AutoCheck reports, and a clean Texas title. 

13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

The car is finished in Special Edition-exclusive British Racing Green and features a body-colored removable hardtop as well as a black convertible soft top with a plastic rear window. A tan factory tonneau cover and top boot are included in the sale and can be seen in the gallery along with photos of Nippon glass etchings, paint meter readings, and body panel VIN tags.

13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

Stock 14″ alloy wheels are mounted with 185/60 Toyo Extensa A/S tires. A set of Bridgestone SF-325 rubber with 1990 date codes that are original to the car is included in the sale. Four-wheel disc brakes were standard equipment on NA Miatas, and this example was optioned from the factory with ABS. A power steering system flush was performed in September 2018, while the brakes were flushed by the selling dealer in April 2020.

13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

All SE cars were trimmed in tan leather with matching carpets and featured a wooden Nardi shift knob and handbrake lever along with polished stainless steel door sill plates. The air conditioning system has been converted to run R134a refrigerant, and additional amenities include cruise control, a factory AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, and Miata-branded floor mats. An unmounted factory plaque listing the name of the original owner and showing the car as the 3,030th SE model built for the year is included in the sale. The radio turns on but sounds muffled according to the selling dealer.

13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

A leather-wrapped airbag steering wheel frames instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, and a six-digit odometer showing just over 13k miles. A Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel with a hub adaptor and airbag sensor overrider is included in the sale.

13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

The 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four produced 116 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm when new. An April 2020 service by the selling dealer included the installation of a new timing belt, water pump, spark plugs and wires, a valve cover gasket, thermostat, air and fuel filters, an oil change, and a coolant flush. Results from a recent compression test can be seen in the gallery, showing between 175 and 195 psi across all four cylinders.

13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and a factory limited-slip differential. New clutch master and slave cylinders were also installed in April 2020. Additional underside photos are viewable in the gallery.

13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

A copy of the factory window sticker showing a total new price of $21,899 is included in the sale, along with original paperwork, service records, manuals, and factory literature.

13k-Mile 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition

The April 2020 Carfax report lists no accidents or other damage and displays registration in Illinois, Michigan, and Texas through its most recent entry in October 2019. A similarly clean AutoCheck report is viewable in the gallery.

Filed under: eunos, mx-5, mx5, na, na miata

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Winning Bid USD $22,899 by mfburns
Auction Ended May 6, 2020 at 1:21PM PT
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Seller: DSFM2005
Listing Details
  • Chassis: JM1NA3515M0231486
  • 13k Miles Shown
  • 1.6L Twin-Cam Four
  • Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • Anti-Lock Brakes
  • #3,030 Of 3,997 SE Models
  • British Racing Green over Tan Leather
  • Matching Hardtop
  • Black Soft Top
  • New Timing Belt & Water Pump in April 2020
  • Original Purchase Paperwork/Window Sticker
  • Service Records
  • Clean Carfax and AutoCheck Reports
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional Charges From This Dealer: 6.25% Sales Tax to Texas Non-Dealer Residents
Lot #31088