N.B or mk2 introduction.

[old scrubber]

N.B or mk2, i need to have proof as to when this model was introduced, i would like to enter the regularity event in december at hampton, but taccoc says the model , needs to be 15yrs old, i miss out by 3 weeks,if it is 1998, it is typical of taccoc nitt picking, i cant see that 3 weeks will make a lot of difference, i am sure that i will not wear out the track, and after all $150 entry fee is not bad lolly for 3 events over the weekend.

[Growler]

I have photos of the new car on display at the 1988 Melbourne motorshow if that helps. It was taken around March when the F1 was on.
This was before NZ got the cars.
I also have the Mazda video of the car when they introduced it to the dealers/potential buyers etc. Unfortunately its on VHS but I should be able to get it put onto a disc.

[mazline]

Never seen a NB registered earlier than 1998,NA's went 89-97 and NB's 1998-03.
If you went to your local Mazda dealer with your chassis number ,they will give excat manufactured date for Your car,doubt it would pay in your favor though,but worth a shot.

[Mr. Shine]

My understanding is that they were released in 1998, for the 1999 model year.

[Born_disturbed]

My understanding is that they were released in 1998, for the 1999 model year.

Production began in 1997, Release was 1998

[SLYDIT]

i remember reading "somewhere" that the change over was august 1997 and full capacity production of the NB was acheived in september/october 1997. a vin number check is your only hope