The MX-5 Berkeley was a 1997 limited edition for the UK market. The car was the equivalent of the Japanese SR Limited model, with a production run of 400. The Berkeley name comes from the luxury
Berkeley hotel in Knightsbridge, London and at the time Mazda ran a competition to win a weekend break there.
The Berkeley was based on the 1.8i model with several unique features. The specification included:
15" 5-spoke alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
Sparkle Green metallic paint
Berkeley exterior badges
Black and grey leather seats
Grey door panels with black stitch
MOMO 3-spoke leather steering wheel
Power Steering
Berkeley leather keyring
Black leather handbrake and gear gaiters
Dark burr wood console trim
Polished stainless steel cabin brace bar
Boot rack
Carpet mats
Stainless steel sill plates
Numbered badge on centre console