Year 2000 Mk2 1,8 Icon
A simply lovely ( and very low mileage) special edition Mk2 Icon; complete with unique, supplying dealer fitted extras of projector headlamps, 17" Oz Racing alloy wheels, OEM side skirts, front bib spoiler.
The car was bought in this trim from new ( confirmed to me following a recent conversation with the original dealer) and has been with the same owner since then. I acquired it late last year with a view to using it as a summer show car.
It has always been garaged, and serviced as necessary. Most recently it had a complete new clutch fitted at the Mazda main dealer, and a replacement OEM gel-type battery.
The car has only covered 16,500 miles from new, and drives accordingly. The interior is beautiful - the lovely light cream leatherwork complimented by the Italian Nardi wood trimmings and steering wheel. The soft top (with heated glass rear window) is in perfect condition.
Bodywork is lovely and the paintwork sparkles, being a special mica formulation - the colour is ‘Art Vin’. Although very good, there are the inevitable small stone chips; light scuffs to the bib spoiler; a trolley style ding near the handle of the driver’s door; and scuffs to the wheels, which would ideally benefit from refurbishment. The one and only advisory from the last MOT was for an ageing tyre, so this has been replaced with a matching pair of Pirelli P Zeros.
The chassis is in great shape and well protected. The entire underside was professionally treated back in 2021 following an advisory for surface corrosion to the suspension. Having covered less than 1000 miles since then it is still clean and fresh, with no sign of deterioration.
This first iteration of the Icon comes particularly well specified as follows:
Six speed close ratio gearbox
Torsen type II Limited Slip Differential
Standard Sports suspension
1840cc non-VVT 140hp engine
Nardi wood rimmed steering wheel and trim
‘Art Vin’ mica paintwork
Electric windows
Electric mirrors
Electric aerial
Heated glass rear window
Cream leather seats and upholstery
Chrome interior accents
Cream tonneau cover
‘Icon’ fitted floor mats
Prior to the dealer fitted upgrades, the car would have come as standard with 15" Enkie alloy wheels. I have since obtained a full set of these original fitment wheels, fitted with a fresh set of Kumho tyres, should the next owner prefer these to the Oz wheels.
Original document folder, manuals and handbooks present - as are both keys.
MOT until October 2025.
Price £6750
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