Oxford Diecast 76MAZ001

Mazda MX5 Mk1 (open) Classic Red

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

In a dazzling bright red is Oxford’s Mazda MX-5 Mk 1 with its roof down.

The Japanese motor manufacturing company launched the Mazda MX-5 as a lightweight, two –person sports car in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show at a time when small ‘roadsters’ had virtually disappeared, so it was an instant hit and has remained so ever since, earning it the accolade of the best selling two-seat convertible sports car in sports car history.  The Mk 1 sold 228,961 models between 1989 and 1997 when it was superseded by the Mk II. Assembled in Japan at the Mazda Hiroshima Plant, the Mk1 came with a front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive and a Mazda N Platform. Initially, it featured a 1.6L inline-four-engine, 116 hp. In late 1993 a larger 1.8 litre engine was introduced. Each generation carried a two letter identification, the Mk 1 being NA. Pop-up headlights were unique to the NA (Mk 1) and it also had slim chrome door handles reminiscent of early British roadsters. Neither power steering nor power brakes were issued on the base models to keep both the weight and the price down.  A 5-speed manual transmission was standard but the car had an option of a 4-speed automatic as well.

Against this background, our 1:76 scale replica has all the physical features of the real thing.  Registered H109 XGH from 1990, The interior is clearly visible and sports oyster coloured seating and door panels with a black dashboard, floor and steering wheel. The exterior trim is black; wheels silver with black centres and the rear lights are orange with red indicators featuring silver centres. A final detail includes the MX-5 and Mazda name above the rear number plate.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Mazda MX5 Mk1 (open) Classic Red is a 1:76 scale model, part number 76MAZ001. The model depicts a Mazda MX‑5 Mk1 with the roof retracted, rendered in bright classic red. It bears the registration H109 XGH from 1990 and carries the Mazda and MX‑5 badges above the rear number plate.

The original Mazda MX‑5 Mk1 was launched in 1989 as a lightweight two‑seat roadster, featuring a front mid‑engine layout, rear‑wheel drive and a Mazda N platform. Initially fitted with a 1.6 litre inline‑four engine producing 116 hp, a 1.8 litre version was introduced in late 1993. The NA (Mk1) version is notable for its pop‑up headlights, slim chrome door handles and the absence of power steering or power brakes on basic models. Production ran until 1997, with 228 961 units built.

The die‑cast replica accurately reproduces the physical features of the real car. The interior is visible, showing oyster‑coloured seats and door panels, a black dashboard, floor and steering wheel. Exterior trim is black, wheels are silver with black centres, and the rear lights are orange with red indicators and silver centres. The model includes the period‑appropriate registration and detailing appropriate to the British Rail sectorisation era.