1996 Mazda Eunos Roadster VR Limited Combination "A"

Highlights

• Sought-after VR Limited Combination "A" special edition
• RHD Japanese import, now registered on UK plates
• In current ownership for approximately six years
• Stored indoors in a secure car park since purchase
• New brake discs, pads, and starter motor fitted in late 2025
• MOT until 19th July 2027 - No advisories

The Appeal

Talk about a complicated name! The Eunos Roadster VR Limited Combination "A", to give it its full title, is one of the more desirable special editions of Mazda's iconic NA-generation sports car. Produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, the VR Limited models are prized for their enhanced specification and scarcity, making them a compelling choice for MX-5 enthusiasts seeking something beyond the standard car.

This 1996 example was imported from Japan and is now registered on UK plates. It has been in the current owner's hands since October 2020, during which time it has been stored indoors in a secure car park.

Mechanically, the car has been well looked after, with most work carried out by The MX5 Restorer Ltd in East Sussex. Service records are available from 2020 and earlier, and the sale includes a tonneau cover, a securable weather cover, and a rear-shelf travel bag made specifically for the Mk1 MX-5.

Key Information

• Mileage: 93,354 km (indicated, believed accurate by the seller)
• Country of registration: UK (imported from Japan)
• Technical inspection status: MOT until 19th July 2027 - No advisories
• Technical specs: 1,797cc petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: service records available from 2020 and earlier; records of all work carried out are reported to be available

The Detail

• Stored indoors in a secure car park since October 2020
• Most work carried out by The MX5 Restorer Ltd, Pevensey, East Sussex
• New front and rear brake discs and pads fitted in November 2025
• Starter motor replaced in November 2025
• Suspension upgraded with Meister Zeta CRD coilovers in September 2022
• Reversing camera installed
• Rear-window heater installed
• The vendor states the overall exterior condition presents well
• Small parting of the roof trimming over the driver-side door, reported not to affect weather tightness
• The vendor describes the interior as being in very good condition
• Small tear noted in the driver-side upholstery backrest
• Minor damage noted to the driver-side seat outer
• Sale includes a tonneau cover, a securable weather cover, and a rear-shelf travel bag for the Mk1 MX-5

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