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Lava Orange 2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed Miata Mx-5 Gt Msm W/hardtop Great Condition Nr on 2040-cars

Year:2005 Mileage:53000 Color: LAVA ORANGE /
 Black
Location:

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1839CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: JM1NB354850411313
Year: 2005
Make: Mazda
Model: Miata
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Mazdaspeed Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 53,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: MAZDASPEED GT
Exterior Color: LAVA ORANGE
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 2

Lava Orange 2005 Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata GT

Mazdaspeed Miata (MSM). This car was built on Wednesday, August 18, 2004, the 117th 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata. It is a GT model. That means it has leather seats with silver stitching, and a cloth (not vinyl) convertible top. It is completely original and has no modifications.

Mechanical condition: Excellent. This car has been well maintained. I have service records from Mazda. Everything on this car works including ice-cold A/C, Bose CD changer.

Cosmetic condition: Excellent. There are no door dings or scratches in the paint. The interior looks brand new. So does the engine compartment and inside the trunk. There are no chips or scratches in the windshield.

No damage or paint work. Clean Carfax. Clear title.

Issues: The wheels have scrapes from scraping curbs but no major damage. The paint has water spots in some areas that are visible in the right lighting conditions. My friends say these can be removed with a buffer.

Recent maintenance: The following maintenance has been performed in 2013 and less than 500 miles ago: New tires (Toyo Extensa HP 205/40-17), oil and filter change, wiper blades, A/C and alternator belts replaced, air filter replaced, new, correct battery (Marathon AGM), "bog solenoid" cleaned and lubricated, rear brakes adjusted, transmission gear oil replaced (Motorcraft full synthetic), differential gear oil replaced (Redline 75W-90), roll-up window channels cleaned and lubricated (Shin-Etsu grease), brake fluid flushed and replaced, clutch fluid flushed and replaced, coolant flushed and replaced, upper and lower shift boots replaced.

Included with car: Sale includes a color-matching hardtop which has a rear defroster and a headliner. It also includes one original soft top ("tonneau") cover, which is like new and is shown in photos. Also includes one extra cover which is installed under the hard top to protect the cloth top. Car comes with two original "switchblade" type keys. Original factory wheel locks are included too. Also includes owner's manual.

How rare is this car? The MSM was only built in two model years, 2004 and 2005. A total of only 5428 were built. Only 1428 2005 models were built. Lava Orange was only available in 2005. Only 394 Lava Orange cars were built, making it the rarest color of MSM.

Detail photos

Interior


Battery installed with vent tubes and cutoff switch

Tops


The cloth convertible top is in excellent condition.


The hard top is also in great condition, includes all correct latches, and fits perfectly.

Engine

Wheels


Rear left


Rear right


Front left


Front right

Car is for sale locally so auction might end early.

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