Mazda MX-5 Sport Tech Roadster

Some cars don’t need 500bhp to put a smile on your face. T

he Mazda MX-5 has spent over three decades proving that the purest driving experiences often come in the smallest packages, and this 2014 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech Roadster Coupe is one of the very best examples of why. Finished in elegant Metropolitan Grey Metallic with a black leather interior, this is the range-topping 2.0 Sport Tech model, combining the legendary MX-5 driving experience with all of the creature comforts you’d actually want to use every day.

Powered by Mazda’s superb naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine and paired with a slick six-speed manual gearbox, it delivers exactly what a lightweight sports car should – sharp steering, beautifully balanced handling and an eagerness that encourages you to take the long way home. As Evo magazine famously said of the MX-5, “Few cars deliver so much fun for so little effort.” We couldn’t agree more.

With just 88,000 miles, this car has been exceptionally well cared for throughout its life and is backed up by a comprehensive service history. It drives exactly as an MX-5 should – tight, responsive and full of character. Being the flagship Sport Tech specification, it’s loaded with desirable factory equipment including:

* Electric folding hard top

* Black leather heated seats

* Bose premium sound system

* Factory carbon-effect interior trim

* Cruise control

* Climate control

* 17-inch alloy wheels

* Limited-slip differential

* Bilstein suspension

Finding an NC MX-5 isn’t difficult. Finding a genuine 2.0 Sport Tech Roadster Coupe in this condition certainly is. They were never common in Ireland, and even fewer remain this well presented today.

Whether you’re looking for an enjoyable weekend toy, an affordable modern classic or simply one of the best driver’s cars ever built, this MX-5 deserves serious consideration. Reliable, inexpensive to maintain and guaranteed to make every journey feel like an occasion.

A fantastic example of one of the greatest sports cars ever produced, and one that’s becoming increasingly difficult to replace in this specification and condition. If you’re looking for an honest, beautifully maintained MX-5 that has all the right ingredients, this one won’t disappoint.