1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Asking price $7,500
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15 months ago
Dunedin,
Otago
Posted 18th February 2025

Make

Model

Year

Mileage

WOF Expiry

Reg Expiry

Mazda
MX-5 Miata
1989
145,000kms

Expired

Expired

Transmission

Fuel type

Engine

Drivetrain

Number plate

VIN

Manual
Petrol
1.8 litre inline 4
Rear-wheel drive
GCZ305
BCSUB3892347BCBDS

Description

One of the original run of early MX-5s imported by Mazda NZ in 1989. Like all of the original NZ New MX-5's, this car lacks power steering, air conditioning and power windows. The lack of power steering improves road feel in my opinion.

To this day, these cars remain amazing fun to drive down a twisty road with the top down, enjoying the throaty MX-5 exhaust note.

The car is very tidy for a 35 year old car. There are some paint chips which would be expected of a car this age. The hood is original, the window plastic is in very good condition and the car is weather tight. It even has the original registration plates from new.

I purchased the car off an elderly gentlemen 7 years ago, with the view to keep it as a collectable. Since purchase it has done less than 500km so I think it is time someone else got to enjoy it.

The car has been well maintained and kept original. During my time I have had the following work done:

a new cam belt, tensioner and water pump replaced by Blackwells Mazda
a new Denso fuel pump installed by Garage5 (MX-5 specialists)
new seat belts installed
Tidy examples of the original NA MX-5 are becoming rarer so hopefully this car finds a new home with someone who appreciates these great cars.

Modifications

No modifications have been listed by the seller

Known issues

• General wear and tear
• Paint faded slightly in places
• One headlight slow to retract

Vehicle history & report

About the seller

benjiwilliams28
Ben
Manawatū-Whanganui
Joined on 16th February 2025

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Questions (3)

There is 1 unanswered question on this listing

bigcarfan101
13 months ago
Hi there, when was the last service done on it? thanks
19th April 2025 at 9:30am
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Seller

4 months ago
service is up to date, last done about a month ago
28th January 2026 at 1:26am
bigcarfan101
13 months ago
Hi there, when was the last service done on it? thanks
19th April 2025 at 9:30am
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Seller

4 months ago
service is up to date, last done about a month ago
28th January 2026 at 1:26am
bigcarfan101
4 months ago
Hi would you take $6800 cash tomorrow?
16th January 2026 at 11:29pm
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benjiwilliams28

Seller

4 months ago
no sorry too low
31st January 2026 at 1:57pm
bigcarfan101
4 months ago
Hi would you take $6800 cash tomorrow?
16th January 2026 at 11:29pm
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benjiwilliams28

Seller

4 months ago
no sorry too low
31st January 2026 at 1:57pm
bigcarfan203
3 months ago
What is the tread like on the tyres?
18th February 2026 at 9:14pm
bigcarfan203
3 months ago
What is the tread like on the tyres?
18th February 2026 at 9:14pm

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1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Asking $7,500
15 months ago
Dunedin,
Otago

0 watchers

175

views

Posted 18th February 2025

Make

Model

Year

Mileage

WOF Expiry

Reg Expiry

Mazda
MX-5 Miata
1989
145,000kms

Expired

Expired

Transmission

Fuel type

Engine

Drivetrain

Number plate

VIN

Manual
Petrol
1.8 litre inline 4
Rear-wheel drive
GCZ305
BCSUB3892347BCBDS

Description

One of the original run of early MX-5s imported by Mazda NZ in 1989. Like all of the original NZ New MX-5's, this car lacks power steering, air conditioning and power windows. The lack of power steering improves road feel in my opinion.

To this day, these cars remain amazing fun to drive down a twisty road with the top down, enjoying the throaty MX-5 exhaust note.

The car is very tidy for a 35 year old car. There are some paint chips which would be expected of a car this age. The hood is original, the window plastic is in very good condition and the car is weather tight. It even has the original registration plates from new.

I purchased the car off an elderly gentlemen 7 years ago, with the view to keep it as a collectable. Since purchase it has done less than 500km so I think it is time someone else got to enjoy it.

The car has been well maintained and kept original. During my time I have had the following work done:

a new cam belt, tensioner and water pump replaced by Blackwells Mazda
a new Denso fuel pump installed by Garage5 (MX-5 specialists)
new seat belts installed
Tidy examples of the original NA MX-5 are becoming rarer so hopefully this car finds a new home with someone who appreciates these great cars.

Modifications

No modifications have been listed by the seller

Known issues

• General wear and tear
• Paint faded slightly in places
• One headlight slow to retract

Vehicle history & report

About the seller

benjiwilliams28
Ben
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Joined on February 16 2025

Seller comments (0)

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Questions (3)

1 unanswered question

bigcarfan101
13 months ago
Hi there, when was the last service done on it? thanks
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Seller

4 months ago
service is up to date, last done about a month ago
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19th April 2025 at 9:30am
defualt user image

Seller

4 months ago
service is up to date, last done about a month ago
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bigcarfan101
4 months ago
Hi would you take $6800 cash tomorrow?
16th January 2026 at 11:29pm
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benjiwilliams28

Seller

4 months ago
no sorry too low
31st January 2026 at 1:57pm
bigcarfan101
4 months ago
Hi would you take $6800 cash tomorrow?
16th January 2026 at 11:29pm
defualt user image
benjiwilliams28

Seller

4 months ago
no sorry too low
31st January 2026 at 1:57pm
bigcarfan203
3 months ago
What is the tread like on the tyres?
18th February 2026 at 9:14pm
bigcarfan203
3 months ago
What is the tread like on the tyres?
18th February 2026 at 9:14pm

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