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1995 Mazda Miata M-Edition, “Senna” – FCM-Tuned, Caged, and Smogged - $7,400 (redwood city)
1995
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
VIN:
JM1NA3530S0611141
condition:
good
cylinders:
4 cylinders
drive:
rwd
fuel:
gas
odometer:
127,950
paint color:
purple
title status:
salvage
transmission:
manual
type:
convertible
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Built for the purist — a smog-legal, track-capable race car that’ll make you smile. Autocross, time trials, track events, hill climb - what do you envision?
- Sale price is $7,400. Cash only; not interested in trades.
- Set of (4) 15x7.5 6UL wheels (not pictured) with aged Hoosier A6 205/15-15 are included in sale
- Optional Ciro Design dual-element carbon-fiber wing (mounts inside trunk, not on trunk lid) available for $1,500
Senna has served us well when NA and NB Miatas were our main market. These days, our focus has shifted to newer coupes and sedans. While we'll will miss him, he's served his purpose and deserves to be driven more. As FCM is in the process of relocating out-of-state, it makes sense to sell him *provided* we can get a reasonable price for his value. If not, he'll be in a new home (where CA smog won't be a concern) and eventually get boosted or LS-swapped.
High-value items / high-time investment mods:
- As an M-Edition, he comes with anti-lock brakes which have saved multiple flat-spots and provide confident stopping in all conditions. Later Miatas (NC and on) had ABS standard but it was very hard to find on earlier NAs and NBs. Having owned 7 Miatas since 1997, we've found competing or street-driving a car with ABS to be a real-world advantage for practical threshold braking and increased safely margin when stopping.
- FCM Elite Stage 3 coil-over suspension, with Ripple Reducer and KBO (kerb blow-off) valve. Approximately $5500 brand-new.
- Blackbird Fabworx 12-point street cage. Was over $4000 when initially purchased
- Ciro Design dual-element carbon-fiber wing (mounts inside trunk, not on trunk lid). $2,285 new. Ours is available for $1,500. This wing can produce an INCREDIBLE amount of downforce: we recommend minimum AOI for track use. With full AOI on the upper element, you can feel it working at 40+ mph (autocross speeds). With the Ciro wing and custom front splitter, Senna has a neutral aero balance.
- Factory hardtop, security-mounted, $1800+
- Bump steer measured and corrected (steering rack shimmed)
- Fenders cut / rolled / seam-welded to allow fitment of 275-wide tires (as in first image)
- Custom birchwood front splitter, solidly mounted with brackets behind front clip.
NOTE1: photos include a mix of current and past shots — the wrap has been removed (left the Brazilian flag on the hardtop). The original paint could use work, or plan to wrap it (as we previously did) for your own look.
NOTE2: If the listing is up, the car is still available. Do not send a text THEN ask me to email you, otherwise we'll presume you're a bot/scammer. If you're a serious buyer, use the Craigslist relay email or text / call.
⚙️ VEHICLE OVERVIEW
- 1995 Merlot Mica M-Edition (has factory ABS, superior TorSen Type I cross-axis LSD, de-powered power steering rack)
- Mileage: ~127,950 mi (documented)
- Title: Salvage CA title – repairs completed and frame checked at time of purchase
- Weight: ≈ 2,150 lb (stripped + cage + hardtop)
- Comforts: No radio, AC, power steering, or power windows — think early Lotus Elan or kit car but with the confidence of anti-lock brakes
- Location: East Bay (details shared with a serious buyer)
🧠 SUSPENSION & CHASSIS ENGINEERING
- FCM Elite Stage 3 coilovers (Bilstein-based monotubes) tuned by Fat Cat Motorsports, trackable and street-friendly
-Includes Ripple-Reducer high-frequency modification (off-road influenced) for improved traction and compliance
- Front fenders cut and shock mount modified / rear fenders 'tubbed' (cut and seam-welded) to fit 275/30-15 Hoosier A6 on 15x9
- Bump-steer measured and corrected (chart included)
- Custom birchwood front splitter for noticeable front aero and durability (takes full load in the Corkscrew no problem)
- ISC Racing front upper control arm offset bushing for extra negative camber (over -4.0 deg possible)
- Rear bumper center section cut out to reduce lift at higher speeds
🔩 DRIVETRAIN, ENGINE, & EMISSIONS SYSTEM
- Factory 1.8 L engine with OEM BPL9 ECU (recently replaced during smog repairs)
- over $2,600 recently invested in professional troubleshooting / smog diagnostics:
• EGR valve & solenoid testing
• Vacuum routing & OBD readiness checks
• Multiple re-tests leading to ECU replacement
- Catalytic converter & sensors tested clean and functional
- Racing Beat High Flow intake with K&N filter
- Passed CA smog on 9/16/25 – certificate included
- TorSen Type I LSD,
- de-powered power steering rack for faster ratio steering corrections and direct feedback,
- lightweight clutch and flywheel
- aftermarket exhaust — good tone without excess noise
🧰 INTERIOR & COCKPIT
- Blackbird FabWorx 12-point Street Cage with easy ingress / egress
- Sparco driver's race seat and harness
- Removeable polycarbonate windows (two Dzuz fasteners per side).
- Functional gauges & kill switch
- Hardtop included (with security Torx bolts)
- Lightweight, minimalist layout — nothing superfluous
📈 PROVEN PERFORMANCE
- Current wheels and tires are 15x9 6UL with BF Goodrich Rival S
- Extra set of 15x7.5 6UL wheels with Hoosier R6 also included with purchase
- Autocross & track-tested (photo shows Senna winning TTOD on Hoosier A6 275s)
- Documented geometry optimization with FCM bump-steer analysis
- Developed using same methods as winning FCM client builds
- Balanced, predictable, forgiving — explore the limit with confidence
NOTE: Tires are aged and should be replaced before track use; brake pads / fluid may need refreshing. Sold as track-capable, not pre-prepped.
💵 PRICE & TERMS
- $7,400
- Optional Ciro Design dual-element carbon-fiber wing + $1,500
- No trades – cash only
Refer to the 3 PDFs below showing the development progress that went into transforming 'Ron Burgundy' into 'Senna.' If you know what you’re looking at, you’ll recognize the value here — the suspension geometry optimizations, Blackbird cage, hardtop, front splitter, car prep, and investment to ensure a smog-ready car that can be legally driven on California roads easily exceed the asking price.
For a true enthusiast who recognizes the value offered here, we're happy to engage and support his development into whatever you envision. We want to make sure that if we sell him, he goes to a good home.
https://www.fatcatmotorsports.com/Senna_build_part1.pdf
https://www.fatcatmotorsports.com/Senna_build_part2.pdf
https://www.fatcatmotorsports.com/Senna_build_part3.pdf
📞 CONTACT
Serious inquiries only.
Text or email with your name and location. Include the word 'Fat Cat' in your message so we'll know you're human.