Nice 1996 Mazda Miata on 2040-cars
Seneca, South Carolina, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mazda
Model: MX-5 Miata
Trim: Black
Options: Convertible
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Manual
Mileage: 140,731
Exterior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
You are bidding on a nice 1996 Mazda Miata with manual transmission. The engine was just replaced last month and had less than 50,000 miles on it at time of install (from Japan engines). New water pump, rear main seal, Thremostat, belts, valve cover gaskets, timing belt, new upper/lower and by pass hoses, and Drivers side window regulator, cold A/C. The top and interior are in good shape. The car has nice after market rims. There is one place behind the drivers door where the under coat has chipped off and it has small surface rust see picture. Great car for a summer drive.
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