NO RESERVE!! 2000 Mazda Miata NB, 1.8L, Auto, 90k miles

2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Description

No Reserve!!

2000 Mazda Miata

90k Miles!!

1.8L Engine

Auto Transmission

Runs and Drives Great

Yokohama S Drive tires with plenty of tread!

Clear Title

This car has not been MD State Inspected, so it can only be sold to a non-Maryland resident.

Please read the description fully and ensure that you can meet the obligations of this auction before bidding.

As is stated above, this is a NO RESERVE auction for a 2000 Mazda Miata. These are great little cars that have a great reputation. They are fun to drive, handle well, are reliable, cheap to run, and cheap to maintain. Not many cars will give you more smiles per mile than a Miata. Don’t miss out on a great driver, pick this one up and start enjoying the top-down weather now!

This little Miata is not perfect, but it is in decent condition for the age. The 1.8L engine runs great, has plenty of power, and does not smoke, over-heat, or have blow-by. The auto transmission shifts up and down through all of its gears normally without any problems. The suspension feels solid and is definitely an improvement compared to the earlier NA suspension. It is firm but much more comfortable going over bumps. The brakes feel strong. The car is an absolute pleasure to drive. I’ve popped the top down and cruised the back roads to and from work a few times, but it also handles the highway with ease.

The tan interior is in decent shape for the age. The carpets have some minor staining and door panels have some scratches on them, but look clean overall. The tan leather seats are comfortable and supportive, but there are some small tears on the outer lumbar support on the driver’s seat, and a small puncture hole on the passenger’s seat. There are no cracks on the dash or center console. There are driver and passenger airbags. The factory Nardi steering wheel is wonderful! It is better looking and more comfortable compared to the earlier NA steering wheels. The factory Bose radio / CD / Tape stereo system is excellent. The heater pumps out great heat. The A/C works, but struggles to cool the car. It may need to be charged with coolant. The compressor comes on, but the air takes a few minutes to come out cool, and it’s then only slightly cooler than the outside air. All of the dash lights and gauges work. There are power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, and a rear wind deflector panel. I have noticed that the small dash panel beneath the steering column is a little loose where someone has replaced one of the factory screws with one that is the incorrect size and does not fully tighten.

The silver exterior paint looks great from 5 feet away, but there are some definite imperfections. Up close you can see light scratches in the paint in numerous locations, and a few small scrapes. Overall, the body and undercarriage are solid. There is rust in the front left fender (pictured), and in an area in front of the right rear wheel (pictured). There is a hole in the bottom of the battery tray that will need to be patched. The glass is all good. The engine bay is extremely clean for the age of the car. This car has a stylish luggage rack on the trunk lid, and the factory body kit that normally came on the special edition cars. Unfortunately, the passenger’s side panel that goes beneath the door is missing, but it should be possible to find a replacement on ebay or craigslist. The tan top is faded but not torn, and has a glass rear window. I have not driven the car in the rain, so have not been able to assess for leaks, but it did not leak after I washed the car with a high pressure sprayer the other day. The factory 15” alloy wheels look great and are wrapped in Yokohama S Drive 195 / 50 / 15 tires that have at least ½ of their tread left. It looks like the car got a 4-wheel alignment at the same time as the tires, since all of the alignment bolts have been changed. Wipers and power antenna work fine. The front bumper is slightly loose on both corners because of a few broken underbody clips that need to be replaced. The small trim piece next to the driver’s window is also slightly loose because of a few broken plastic clips. This part should be easy to replace.

This Miata would make a great daily or summer driver for someone. It is absolutely wonderful to drive, and especially with the top down on these warm, sunny days. I would say that this Miata is in overall average condition for the age and mileage. It is not in showroom condition, it is not a perfect example, it has some obvious faults and will need some work on the body, but it is still a nice car. Please read the description thoroughly, examine all of the pictures and then come see / drive the car in person before you decide to bid. I welcome bidders to come check out this car, just please give me at least 24 hours notice that you want to come so that I can adjust my busy schedule. I am selling this car on behalf of my father because he does not use the internet. This car is owned by his small, used car dealership. Since this car is owned by a dealership, the buyer has the option of getting a 2-month temp tag, so that he or see can legally drive the car home. I am open to offers made through ebay in accordance with ebay rules, and reserve the right to stop the auction if an offer is accepted, however, no offers made on the final day or after the auction has been won will be accepted.

This car has not been through MD State Inspection so it cannot be sold to a Maryland resident.

PLEASE READ:

This car has not been through MD State Inspection, so it cannot be sold to a Maryland resident. If you have a Maryland Driver’s License, you cannot buy this car.

Payment is to be made in cash. Paypal and Bank Transfers are not cash, cash is physical, paper money.

Buyer must have a valid drivers license to purchase.

A $200 deposit is due directly at the end of the auction. This can be paid through Paypal. The remainder is to be paid in cash at the time of pick-up. This deposit is non-refundable.

Bidders with zero or negative feedback must contact me prior to bidding – I will delete your bids otherwise. Do not send me angry emails when you bid without contacting me, and then find that I have deleted your bids and blocked you from further bidding on the auction.

This car is sold AS IS, with NO WARRANTY. Please examine the supersized photos, and contact me if you have any questions. Serious bidders are welcome to come see the car, just give me notice ahead of time so I can adjust my schedule.

Since this car is being sold by a dealership, if on arrival for pick-up the buyer has a valid driver's license and proof of insurance, a 2-month temp. tag can be supplied at an additional cost of $35.

Payment is to be made in CASH at pick-up. Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of the end of the auction. The car must be picked up within 10 days of the end of the auction.