Oxford Diecast 76MAZ002

Mazda MX5 MK1 (Soft Top) British Racing Green 1:76

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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

Oh yes, this is one very smart sports car and it’s hard to believe it dates back to 1989 when it was first launched by the Japanese motor manufacturing company at the Chicago Motor Show. Always a two-person lightweight vehicle, you’ve been treated to the open top version in bright red with Oxford’s launch model.  Now it has a lovely light tan canvas hood and is painted in British Racing Green, always an iconic colour. The interior is also dark green with pale tan seating and instrument panel.  It is registered L190 RKU from 1993, the year in which the MkI 1.6L engine was replaced by a 1.8 litre engine. Exterior trim is finished in black, wheels  are silver and further detail includes the MX-5 and Mazda name printed above the rear number plate, with the Mazda badge sitting on the edge of the bonnet.

It is not difficult to understand why the Mazda was such an initial success and why it has earned the accolade since of being the best selling two-seater convertible sports car of all time.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Mazda MX5 MK1 (Soft Top) in British Racing Green is a 1:76 scale die‑cast replica of the original Mazda MX‑5 road‑sterling. The model captures the soft‑top configuration and the distinctive British Racing Green paint finish.

The item carries the manufacturer part number 76MAZ002 and is produced by Oxford Diecast, a UK‑based company specialising in miniature vehicles. The model is constructed from die‑cast metal with plastic components for the roof and interior, and it measures approximately 30 mm in length.

The vehicle is intended to represent the period of British Rail sectorisation, which took place roughly between 01/01/1983 and 31/12/1995. This era is reflected in the livery and styling choices applied to the miniature.