1991 Mazda Mx-5 MIATA
1991 Mazda Mx-5 MIATA (VIN JM1NA3516M1217509). Photos, auction details and vehicle specs. Primary damage: Left Side. Odometer: 162,573 mi (Actual). Final bid: Sold for $1,725.
Vehicle overview
This page shows the available auction record for 1991 Mazda Mx-5 MIATA identified by VIN JM1NA3516M1217509. Auction source: IAAI • Sale date: Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:30AM (CST). Title status reported in the record: SALVAGE (North Carolina). Reported damage: primary: Left Side. Recorded odometer entry: 162,573 mi (Actual). Recorded final bid in history: Sold for $1,725. Photo set: 16 images (as provided by the listing source).
This 1991 Mazda Mx-5 MIATA was listed via IAAI on Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:30AM (CST). Recorded final bid: Sold for $1,725.
Title status: SALVAGE (North Carolina). Primary damage reported: Left Side.
Odometer reading: 162,573 mi (Actual).
Engine: 1.6L I4 FI DOHC F2. Transmission: Manual Transmission. Fuel: Gasoline. Drive: Rear Wheel Drive.
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Photos and condition notes
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Auction History
| Auction Name | Date | Final Bid |
|---|---|---|
| IAAI | 2025-01-20 | Sold for $1,725 |
Vehicle Specs
| Auction | IAAI |
|---|---|
| Auction date | Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:30AM (CST) |
| Final bid | Sold for $1,725 |
| Title | SALVAGE (North Carolina) |
|---|---|
| Primary damage | Left Side |
| Key present | Missing |
| Start code | Stationary |
| Drive line | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L I4 FI DOHC F2 |
| Cylinders | 4 Cylinders |
| Transmission | Manual Transmission |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| VIN | JM1NA3516M1217509 |
|---|---|
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Mx-5 |
| Year | 1991 |
| Trim / Package | MIATA |
Key takeaways
- VIN: JM1NA3516M1217509.
- Title status in this record: SALVAGE (North Carolina).
- Auction: IAAI • Date: Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:30AM (CST).
- Recorded final bid: Sold for $1,725.
- Primary damage: Left Side.
- Odometer entry: 162,573 mi (Actual).
- Powertrain: engine 1.6L I4 FI DOHC F2, transmission Manual Transmission.
- Photos available: 16.
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Quick Facts
- AuctionIAAI
- Auction dateMon Jan 20, 2025, 08:30AM (CST)
- TitleSALVAGE (North Carolina)
- Primary damageLeft Side
- Odometer162,573 mi (Actual)
- Final bidSold for $1,725
- TransmissionManual Transmission
- FuelGasoline
- DriveRear Wheel Drive
- Engine1.6L I4 FI DOHC F2
- Cylinders4 Cylinders
Vehicle Information
| Auction Date | Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:30AM (CST) |
|---|---|
| Auction Name | IAAI |
| Selling Branch | N/A |
| Stock Number | N/A |
| Vehicle | 1991 Mazda Mx-5 MIATA |
| VIN | JM1NA3516M1217509 |
| Title | SALVAGE (North Carolina) |
| Primary Damage | Left Side |
| Secondary Damage | N/A |
| Odometer | 162,573 mi (Actual) |
| Key Present | Missing |
| Start Code | Stationary |
| Drive Line Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 Cylinders |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 FI DOHC F2 |
| Transmission | Manual Transmission |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Restraint System | Driver Front Air Bag/Passenger Active Belts |