This 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata was leased new and subsequently purchased by the seller’s wife from Paolozzi’s Mazda in Marcy, New York. The car is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Classic Red over a black cloth interior. Equipment includes the R-Package consisting of a front air dam, a rear spoiler, side and rear skirts, a Torsen limited-slip differential, sport suspension with Bilstein shocks, and 14″ alloy wheels,…
This 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata was leased new and subsequently purchased by the seller’s wife from Paolozzi’s Mazda in Marcy, New York. The car is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Classic Red over a black cloth interior. Equipment includes the R-Package consisting of a front air dam, a rear spoiler, side and rear skirts, a Torsen limited-slip differential, sport suspension with Bilstein shocks, and 14″ alloy wheels, along with a black soft top, air conditioning, and a Nardi wood shift knob.
The body is finished in Classic Red (SU) and the R-Package adds a front lip, a rear spoiler, and side and rear skirts. Additional exterior features include a black soft top, contrasting pinstripes, chrome door handles, and pop-up headlamps.
Factory 14″ alloy wheels are mounted with 185/60 Bridgestone Potenza tires, and a compact spare is stored in the trunk. The car is equipped with sport suspension featuring Bilstein shocks. Braking is handled by discs at all four corners.
The seats are upholstered in black cloth and joined by a matching dash, carpets, and door panels. Equipment includes a Nardi wood shift knob, air conditioning, an AM/FM cassette stereo, and Miata-embroidered floor mats.
A four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline, auxiliary gauges, and a six-digit mechanical odometer showing 31k miles. The Carfax report lists a potential odometer rollback in April 2011, and true mileage is unknown.
The 1.8-liter DOHC inline-four was factory rated at 133 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. An oil change is said to have been performed.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and a Torsen limited-slip differential.
The window sticker shows initial delivery to Paolozzi’s Mazda in Marcy, New York, colors, equipment, and a total vehicle MSRP of $21,380.