For sale is my Japanese import 1991 1.6 Eunos Roadster.
Unfortunately after 8 years of ownership I feel it’s time to move on and try something else, and to let someone else finish the project. It’s the perfect base for someone who wants a solid, high-quality road or track MX5. I desperately don't want to sell it but I'm not making the most of it.
£4500 ono
Details:
166,000 km
10 months MOT, clean passes the last two years and a very clean history
2 UK owners including me
Purchased by me in 2014 on 137,000 km
Imported in 2006 on 131,000 km
A lot of high quality parts, sought-after JDM parts and decent a spec listed below
Good bits:
Incredibly solid car. I completely stripped the underside of components in 2020, treated what little surface rust there was and used Dinitrol to prime, underseal and cavity wax, including behind the fuel tank. The bottom 2” of rear arches were replaced where they meet the sills, and a small patch underneath passenger front wing. This was done professionally and I have pictures showing before the work was completed. The inner structures had minimal surface rust so were treated and loaded up with protection. The original spot welds on the rear arches are still visible. Underbody and cavity protection was topped up using Lanoguard this year. Rear subframe, prop, diff casing, PPF and all suspension arms were stripped and painted with Bonda-Rust primer and Frost Chassis Paint. Lots of fixings replaced so components like the front bumper will come off without a fight.
The car is already full of high quality and some rare Japanese components. The car was built well by myself to drive well on street and track, and be reliable which it certainly has been. In my opinion the chassis , suspension and brakes are perfectly specified for the car up to ~200bhp (I was aiming to supercharge).
Bad bits:
Paint is typical of original Crystal White paint. It’s very faded and has patches where the top coat is flaking. Some parts have been touched in with an Aerosol which after a few years has started to discolour a bit. Rear panel and wings have been resprayed in professional 2 pack paint, not perfect but a decent job, however they ideally still need cutting and polishing. Headlight lids were resprayed using awful “2 pack converter” which doesn't work. Overall it needs a good respray.
Small amount of rust coming through on the bottom of the doors and edges of the sill covers. But that is all the rust!
Currently has an odd vibration at ~65mph. Not awful, but there. Has only appeared since I last rebuilt the rear end and changed some components. I suspect it’s a driveshaft and will try to fix it before it goes. The diff has been changed since and not affected the issue, so I can confirm it is not the diff.
Spec:
Engine & Running Gear:
Megasquirt 3 Basic with supporting Hardware
BOFI Racing supplied air filter
E36 TPS
AEM Uego Wideband
Fast5 high flow aluminium radiator
Fast5 silicone coolant hoses
DaveFab radiator cooling panel
Cusco high pressure radiator cap
CBS slimline fans in modified original shroud
A/ C removed, button activates second fan (but it’s never needed it)
Mazdaspeed stainless steel 4 branch manifold with matching heat shield, mid section and rear section.
MX5Parts stainless steel silenced decat (not needed for MOT due to age and import status)
Red Mazdaspeed oil cap
Lightweight 4kg flywheel and recent Excedy clutch (standard)
Low mileage mk2.5 5 speed gearbox
4.1:1 Type 1 TorSen (recently inspected and installed due to perfect worm gears. Painted before fitting) with push-in shafts for better clearance
Suspension, Chassis & Brakes:
Meister R CRD+ coilovers
RS Special track rod ends (reduces bump steer in lowered cars)
CMR (Checkman Racing – period JDM) tubular antiroll bars (25mm/19mm) with superflex bushes (new last year)
Moss adjustable drop links
IL Motorsport bushes throughout (new last year)
All suspension arms, rear subframe and PPF blasted and painted with chassis paint last year
Cusco front strut brace with brake stopper
Carbing rear strut brace
Skidnation chassis rail protectors
1.8 brake set up – fully refurbished a few years ago by Big Redd, repainted last year
Roddison Motorsport pads
Goodridge stainless steel brake hoses
Motul RBF600 brake fluid
Rear brake hardline across subframe replaced with genuine Mazda part last year
1.8 hubs and backing plates
Interior:
Matching Sparco Sprint seats on Jass adapters and standard rails for adjustment
Schroth Profi-III (3”) ASM 6-point harnesses
Cusco/Safety 21 “Dash Dodger” 6-point roll cage (powder coated a few years ago and new spreader plates – excellent condition)
GC Fabrication harness bar
Driver’s knee pads both sides
Teardrop speaker covers
Roadster sill covers
Alpine I-Pod compatible stereo and speakers
Mazda option pedal covers
Mazda option ‘Eunos’ gear gaiter surround
S-Special Nardi wheel
Exterior & Other:
Wedssport TC05 14x6.5” forged alloys (old school JDM, very light and strong)
185/60r14 Nankang NS2R tyres (new last year, only seen 4000 road kilometres)
Moss Low-Pro headlights (Hella halogen projectors)
Genuine Mazda R-package front lip (bends instead of breaks)
Front and rear tow hooks (front I believe to be Cusco, rear is Jass)
AGM battery replaced with sealed lead acid Bosch battery secured properly in standard location with longer J hook
Mohair top is in OK condition, some stitching coming undone in the corners. Window zip is broken and cannot be used, plastic window is scuffed and has three splits taped up with clear window repair tape.
Rain rails recently replaced with genuine Mazda, so no leaks. Rain tubes are still connected, cleaned and checked regularly.
Frankenstein bolts for hardtop included
Front and rear OE style mudflaps (fronts are IL Motorsport repros, rears are genuine)
PIAA auxiliary lights (not pictured)
Also available as extras to be negotiated:
6 speed gearbox
Original headlights
Original ECU and intake set up with Mazdaspeed panel filter
Omori gauges (volts, coolant temp (no sender), vacuum)
JDM Pivot additions (electronic speed sensor, lazy eye controller, ‘cocktail light’)
BOFI Racing front mount intercooler and cold side pipework
Unfortunately after 8 years of ownership I feel it’s time to move on and try something else, and to let someone else finish the project. It’s the perfect base for someone who wants a solid, high-quality road or track MX5. I desperately don't want to sell it but I'm not making the most of it.
£4500 ono
Details:
166,000 km
10 months MOT, clean passes the last two years and a very clean history
2 UK owners including me
Purchased by me in 2014 on 137,000 km
Imported in 2006 on 131,000 km
A lot of high quality parts, sought-after JDM parts and decent a spec listed below
Good bits:
Incredibly solid car. I completely stripped the underside of components in 2020, treated what little surface rust there was and used Dinitrol to prime, underseal and cavity wax, including behind the fuel tank. The bottom 2” of rear arches were replaced where they meet the sills, and a small patch underneath passenger front wing. This was done professionally and I have pictures showing before the work was completed. The inner structures had minimal surface rust so were treated and loaded up with protection. The original spot welds on the rear arches are still visible. Underbody and cavity protection was topped up using Lanoguard this year. Rear subframe, prop, diff casing, PPF and all suspension arms were stripped and painted with Bonda-Rust primer and Frost Chassis Paint. Lots of fixings replaced so components like the front bumper will come off without a fight.
The car is already full of high quality and some rare Japanese components. The car was built well by myself to drive well on street and track, and be reliable which it certainly has been. In my opinion the chassis , suspension and brakes are perfectly specified for the car up to ~200bhp (I was aiming to supercharge).
Bad bits:
Paint is typical of original Crystal White paint. It’s very faded and has patches where the top coat is flaking. Some parts have been touched in with an Aerosol which after a few years has started to discolour a bit. Rear panel and wings have been resprayed in professional 2 pack paint, not perfect but a decent job, however they ideally still need cutting and polishing. Headlight lids were resprayed using awful “2 pack converter” which doesn't work. Overall it needs a good respray.
Small amount of rust coming through on the bottom of the doors and edges of the sill covers. But that is all the rust!
Currently has an odd vibration at ~65mph. Not awful, but there. Has only appeared since I last rebuilt the rear end and changed some components. I suspect it’s a driveshaft and will try to fix it before it goes. The diff has been changed since and not affected the issue, so I can confirm it is not the diff.
Spec:
Engine & Running Gear:
Megasquirt 3 Basic with supporting Hardware
BOFI Racing supplied air filter
E36 TPS
AEM Uego Wideband
Fast5 high flow aluminium radiator
Fast5 silicone coolant hoses
DaveFab radiator cooling panel
Cusco high pressure radiator cap
CBS slimline fans in modified original shroud
A/ C removed, button activates second fan (but it’s never needed it)
Mazdaspeed stainless steel 4 branch manifold with matching heat shield, mid section and rear section.
MX5Parts stainless steel silenced decat (not needed for MOT due to age and import status)
Red Mazdaspeed oil cap
Lightweight 4kg flywheel and recent Excedy clutch (standard)
Low mileage mk2.5 5 speed gearbox
4.1:1 Type 1 TorSen (recently inspected and installed due to perfect worm gears. Painted before fitting) with push-in shafts for better clearance
Suspension, Chassis & Brakes:
Meister R CRD+ coilovers
RS Special track rod ends (reduces bump steer in lowered cars)
CMR (Checkman Racing – period JDM) tubular antiroll bars (25mm/19mm) with superflex bushes (new last year)
Moss adjustable drop links
IL Motorsport bushes throughout (new last year)
All suspension arms, rear subframe and PPF blasted and painted with chassis paint last year
Cusco front strut brace with brake stopper
Carbing rear strut brace
Skidnation chassis rail protectors
1.8 brake set up – fully refurbished a few years ago by Big Redd, repainted last year
Roddison Motorsport pads
Goodridge stainless steel brake hoses
Motul RBF600 brake fluid
Rear brake hardline across subframe replaced with genuine Mazda part last year
1.8 hubs and backing plates
Interior:
Matching Sparco Sprint seats on Jass adapters and standard rails for adjustment
Schroth Profi-III (3”) ASM 6-point harnesses
Cusco/Safety 21 “Dash Dodger” 6-point roll cage (powder coated a few years ago and new spreader plates – excellent condition)
GC Fabrication harness bar
Driver’s knee pads both sides
Teardrop speaker covers
Roadster sill covers
Alpine I-Pod compatible stereo and speakers
Mazda option pedal covers
Mazda option ‘Eunos’ gear gaiter surround
S-Special Nardi wheel
Exterior & Other:
Wedssport TC05 14x6.5” forged alloys (old school JDM, very light and strong)
185/60r14 Nankang NS2R tyres (new last year, only seen 4000 road kilometres)
Moss Low-Pro headlights (Hella halogen projectors)
Genuine Mazda R-package front lip (bends instead of breaks)
Front and rear tow hooks (front I believe to be Cusco, rear is Jass)
AGM battery replaced with sealed lead acid Bosch battery secured properly in standard location with longer J hook
Mohair top is in OK condition, some stitching coming undone in the corners. Window zip is broken and cannot be used, plastic window is scuffed and has three splits taped up with clear window repair tape.
Rain rails recently replaced with genuine Mazda, so no leaks. Rain tubes are still connected, cleaned and checked regularly.
Frankenstein bolts for hardtop included
Front and rear OE style mudflaps (fronts are IL Motorsport repros, rears are genuine)
PIAA auxiliary lights (not pictured)
Also available as extras to be negotiated:
6 speed gearbox
Original headlights
Original ECU and intake set up with Mazdaspeed panel filter
Omori gauges (volts, coolant temp (no sender), vacuum)
JDM Pivot additions (electronic speed sensor, lazy eye controller, ‘cocktail light’)
BOFI Racing front mount intercooler and cold side pipework
