Our '97 1.8 (weird spec, no PS, no EW) has always had a badge saying “1.8i” immediately to the right of the mx-5 badge at the rear. It is in the same style as the “mx-5” and “Mazda” badges but nearly all the chrome had come off whereas the other two are as good as new.
I tentatively took a knife to it today and as I suspected it was only stuck on there were no mounting posts.
My guess is that that this badge was added by Mazda UK and was no of the same quality as the OE badges. Any thoughts? Does anyone else have this badge?
Cheers
You are correct with your guess as to the origin of the 1.8i badge. It was a delete option by the customer if they didn’t want it.
Thanks, I’ve just belatedly exercised that option!
I’m not quite sure what Mazda UK were thinking. Were they trying to get in with the hot hatch crowd, dispel the hairdresser image?
I’m keeping me 1.8i badge and buying a scissor and comb set to go with it !! [:D]
I took mine off this year (Ive got an early 98 Mk1) as the badge was worn out and looked too scruffy.