VIN: JM1NA3513L0107716
Engine: 1.6-Liter DOHC Inline-Four
Transmission: Five-Speed Manual Transmission
Colo: Mariner Blue
Odometer: 12,489
A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally well-preserved, low-mileage, collector-grade Miata time capsule — a genuine first-production-year NA Miata showing just 12,489 original miles.
This 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a one-owner, Condition 1, collector-grade example that is 100% factory original. The car carries a clean Carfax report with no accidents or damage reported and a clean Pennsylvania title. The vehicle’s low-mileage history is well documented. The single owner purchased the car in 1989, averaging fewer than 400 miles driven per year.
The desirable Mariner Blue factory-original paint is excellent, and the car is optioned with “Package A,” which includes a limited-slip differential. The original window sticker is included with the sale.
Power comes from the factory 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four, rated from the factory at 116 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque, paired with the original five-speed manual transmission. The car runs and drives flawlessly, with all systems fully operational, and has been recently serviced with all fluids replaced.
Chassis and suspension are all factory: an independent double-wishbone suspension front and rear, front and rear stabilizer bars, and four-wheel disc brakes.
The car rides on its original 14″ Daisy alloy wheels, now fitted with new Bridgestone tires. Notably, the Bridgestone SF-325 tires were specially ordered from Japan — a tire developed specifically for the first-generation Miata, featuring a soft sidewall and a tread pattern engineered for predictability and progressive breakaway rather than outright track grip, staying true to the car’s original engineering intent.
The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in black cloth, in excellent, original condition. Original four-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel frames the classic Miata gauge cluster. Interior amenities include the original CD/cassette stereo and factory air conditioning, which blows ice cold.
This is a true survivor-grade NA Miata — the kind of documented, single-owner, low-mile example that rarely comes to market. An outstanding opportunity for the serious collector or enthusiast looking for the genuine first-year Miata experience, unmolested and ready to enjoy or preserve.
$36,000
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