mazda mx5 mk1

mazda mx5 mk1

When mazda mx5 mk1 took the wraps off the original mazda mx5 mk1 in 1989, it had created an instant classic. Taking its cues from British sports cars of the Sixties such as the Lotus Elan, the soft-top introduced a whole new generation to the thrill of open-air motoring.

mazda mx5 mk1

For any enthusiastic driver jumping from a modern hatch into the mazda mx5 mk1 the driving experience is the stand out feature with sure footed handling and direct steering a joy.  So the mk1 mazda mx5 mk1 may not be the fastest car on the road but has bags of character and with prices starting at less than £1000 it is a sports car bargain.

mazda mx5 mk1

The starting package from BBR for the first and second generation mazda mx5 mk1 concentrates on the engine upgrades. Along with the Garrett GT25 Turbocharger with integral waste gate control, water cooling and ported turbine housing with ceramic coating, the kit adds an array of upgrades including a new cool air induction system and an ECU tune.

mazda mx5 mk1

As with the vehicles that inspired it, the mazda mx5 mk1 ’s formula for success was straightforward. Under a pretty and lightweight roadster body was a simple rear-wheel-drive chassis that put the emphasis on driving fun.

mazda mx5 mk1

mazda mx5 mk1 The suspension set is double wishbones with coil springs and dampers all round.  Lowering the cars centre of gravity with lowering springs or full suspension kits which include uprated gas dampers improves handling even further.

mazda mx5 mk1

Power assisted steering is at hand for changing direction and disc brakes front and rear for stopping.  One of the best parts of the mazda mx5 mk1 is that it feels faster than it actually is but surely that’s a good thing if you can have fun driving without driving at high speed.

mazda mx5 mk1

mazda mx5 mk1

mazda mx5 mk1

mazda mx5 mk1

mazda mx5 mk1

Posted in: mazda mx5 mk1