1997 Mazda Miata MX-5
$9,750
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Details
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Model | Mazda Miata MX-5 |
| Series | Miata |
| Mileage | 129,000 miles |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | White |
| Interior colour | Black |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Condition | Listing details from the car's own Facebook Marketplace listing: Year: 1997; Mileage: 129000; Transmission: Manual; Exterior Color: White; Interior Color: Black; Vehicle Title: CLEAN. |
| Seller | Marketplace seller |
| Listed by | |
| Location | Longwood, FL |
About this car
Listed on Facebook Marketplace in Longwood, FL at $9,750. This 1997 Mazda Miata MX-5 is showing 129,000 miles, finished in White over a Black interior, with a manual transmission, offered by a Marketplace seller; the listing was verified live on 2026-11-13.
More about this car
Selling 1997 Miata (the final, refined year of the iconic "NA")
Ready for a genuine sports car? Miatas are sturdy, well-built cars. They've earned a good reputation, and this one has not disappointed ever.
This 1997 Miata model NA is spry, quick and a delight to drive. I'm its third owner. The "adult" professional couple I bought it from in December 2016 had it most of its life, and took meticulous care of it. I have continued to drive and treat it with the same respect. I believe it has never left Florida.
This car was built to be fun to drive. To keep it light and simple, the windows, locks and mirrors are all manual. It uses a simple metal key ... no transponder.
To lower the top you unzip the rear glass window so it hinges flat, release the two clasps connecting the roof to the windshield and simply lift the top over your head. It folds itself flat behind the seats. No cover used to "store" top when open. With a little practice the whole soft top open or close operation is easily done in less than half a minute. (You can also drive with the roof still up and rear window open.)
Details:
129500 miles
Clean and mechanically sound
Pop up lights
Updated soft top, rear window is clear glass and can be opened
Well maintained.
(Highlights include: ~10k miles on spark plugs & wires, valve cover gasket, clutch slave cylinder & hose, one headlight motor, window bushings. ~20k miles on timing belt, water pump. Folio of service receipts included with car.)
Mag wheels
Black interior with clean seat covers
Updated AM/FM / SD / USB stereo
Paint is in beautiful, high-gloss condition.
(NOTE: Shows evidence of a high-quality professional respray prior to my 10-year ownership, which has held up exceptionally well. The car looks good.)
A/C & heat are good
Custom wood steering wheel, shift knob, brake handle.
5-speed manual transmission, shifts smoothly - famous Miata short shift throw is a lot of fun!
1.8L 16-Valve DOHC 4-Cylinder engine. Responsive. Long suit of Miatas is brisk pickup and agile steering.
Front engine / rear wheel drive. A genuine roadster.
Tires have decent tread but are older, so replacing them in the near future is recommended.
Clean title in hand
VIN: JM1NA3530V0727654
Asking $9750
Notes to help us have a smooth, no-stress transfer process:
This Miata is for sale as is. For the test drive, seller will do the driving and demonstrate the car's functions for the passenger. Payment is cash, with funds transferred in person at buyer's or seller's bank. Seller will remove the license plate when payment is made and title/bill of sale are transferred. Buyer and seller can discuss local delivery options including a visit to the DMV to transfer title if buyer wishes. In any case, buyer is advised to arrange for insurance before driving the car, and should arrange for a temporary tag or have a plan for getting the car "home" legally.
This Miata is almost 30 years old, and is in excellent shape for its age. It looks sharp and drives great.
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