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2008 MAZDA MX-5 GT NC ROADSTER! $19K IN UPGRADES ! PERFECT CARFAX ! - $20,000 (Gilbert)
2008
Mazda MX-5
VIN:
JM1NC26F180145810
condition:
like new
cylinders:
4 cylinders
drive:
rwd
fuel:
gas
odometer:
133,200
paint color:
red
title status:
clean
transmission:
manual
type:
convertible
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata NC
Power Retractable Hard Top • 6-Speed Manual • 2.5L Engine Conversion
VIN: JM1NC26F180145810
Mileage: on chassis 133,200, 73k on new 2.5L motor.
This is a thoughtfully developed and exceptionally well-maintained NC owned by a genuine Miata enthusiast.
Every modification was selected to improve performance, handling, braking, cooling, reliability, and overall driving enjoyment without sacrificing the qualities that make an MX-5 special.
The result is a cohesive, naturally aspirated NC that feels purpose-built—not harsh, temperamental, or unfinished. It retains the usability and weather protection of Mazda’s desirable Power Retractable Hard Top while delivering considerably more personality and capability than a stock example.
The car has never been raced, tracked, abused, or treated like a disposable project. Modifications and maintenance were professionally completed, with extensive service history, receipts, and supporting documentation included.
With over $29k invested in the vehicle, parts, upgrades, and professional installation. Reproducing a comparable car today would require finding an unusually clean NC PRHT, sourcing the individual components, and paying for the installation and sorting already completed here.
Powertrain and Performance
-Mazda 2.5-liter engine conversion
-EcuTek Pro ECU kit with Moto-East tuning
-Exedy Stage 1 heavy-duty clutch
-Exedy lightweight racing flywheel
-Good-Win Racing engine-drop brackets
-RoadsterSport Max Power exhaust system
-Ceramic-coated header
-Helmholtz midpipe
-Super-Q muffler
-Golden G Racing short shifter
-Mazda NC sandwich-plate oil-cooler kit
The 2.5-liter conversion provides the additional torque the NC chassis responds to so well. ECU tuning, freer-flowing exhaust, a lightweight flywheel, upgraded clutch, and short shifter sharpen the entire powertrain experience.
This remains a responsive, naturally aspirated driver’s car with power that is usable and enjoyable on real roads.
Cooling and Reliability
-Good-Win Racing/CSF triple-pass radiator
-Moroso aluminum NC coolant expansion tank
These are meaningful supporting upgrades rather than cosmetic additions. The upgraded cooling system and Moroso tank address the needs of the 2.5-liter conversion while providing additional durability and peace of mind.
Suspension and Chassis
-Limited slip differential
-Koni Yellow adjustable front and rear shocks
-Progress front and rear sway bars
-Flyin' Miata springs
-Good-Win Racing adjustable sway-bar end links, set of four
-Fat Cat Motorsports 36/58 bump-stop kit
-Cobalt front shock-tower brace
The suspension was assembled as a coordinated package to improve response, balance, and body control while preserving the compliance needed for an enjoyable street car. It gives the NC a precise, planted character without turning it into an uncomfortable track-only build.
Brakes
-EBC USR slotted front rotors
-EBC USR slotted rear rotors
-Porterfield R4S front brake pads
-Porterfield R4S rear brake pads
-Techna-Fit stainless-steel brake lines
This complete brake package provides improved pedal feel, consistency, and confidence rather than simply adding cosmetic drilled rotors.
Wheels and Tires
- Hypergram 17x8 wheels with +45 offset
-NEW Michelin Pilot Sport tires, 225/45ZR17
-RoadsterSport forged-alloy lug nuts
-Mazda RX-8 spare wheel with newer tire
The lightweight Hypergrams and premium Michelin tires are an excellent match for the NC chassis, reducing unnecessary rotating weight while providing the grip and steering response expected from a properly developed Miata.
Interior, Electronics, and Convenience
-Pioneer AVIC 8000-series multimedia/navigation system
-Cypher steering wheel
-RevLimiter custom gauge faces
-Mods4Cars SmartTOP controller
Professionally tinted windows
-Dual compact Stebel air horns
The SmartTOP controller adds useful operation and convenience to the Power Retractable Hard Top. The Pioneer system and carefully chosen interior upgrades modernize the cockpit without changing its driver-focused character.
Condition and History
-Meticulously maintained with ALL loop Services completed on schedule.
-Extensive service records and parts documentation
-Professional installation of modifications
-Never raced or abused
-Clean Carfax with no accidents
-No leaks or fluid drips
-No check-engine or warning lights
-No mechanical issues
-Power Retractable Hard Top operates properly
-Exceptionally clean inside and out
The Copper Red exterior presents beautifully and is complemented by the bronze Konig wheels. The paint, body, trim, wheels, cabin, and retractable hardtop system reflect the careful ownership this car has received.
Why This Car Is Special
Clean, carefully maintained NC-generation Miatas—especially six-speed Power Retractable Hard Top cars—are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Completely sorting one to this level requires far more than ordering parts. The components must work together, installation must be completed correctly, and the finished car must be maintained by someone who understands it.
This car has already undergone that process.
For the knowledgeable Miata buyer, the value is not merely in the number of modifications. It is in the quality of the selected components, the professional installation, the extensive documentation, and the fact that the car has remained in the hands of a mature enthusiast who never raced or abused it.
This is an opportunity to acquire a genuinely developed NC without buying an unknown project, troubleshooting someone else’s unfinished work, or spending thousands of dollars recreating the package.
It is equally suited to weekend drives, mountain roads, club events, road trips, or simply enjoying one of Mazda’s most usable and rewarding roadsters.
Documented Investment
Approximately $29,159 invested, consisting of the original vehicle purchase plus nearly $18,000 in documented parts, upgrades, professional labor, and installation.
Serious inquiries from knowledgeable buyers are welcome.
Clean, clear AZ title in hand ready for new owner.
Asking $20,000 or your best REASONABLE offer
Text or call #6-oh-2-672-0971