Mazda fans will be delighted to hear that a special limited edition MX-5 Arctic model will be going on sale in February with only 400 cars available in the UK.

It costs £20,995 and is based on the 1.5-litre 131bhp SE-L Nav model. Mazda says it aims to brighten up cold, winter days with its exclusive blue metallic paintwork and bright silver design cues.

It features an icy blue paint finish,16-inch silver alloy wheels, a silver windscreen surround, silver wing mirrors and silver headrest hoops which give the Arctic model a distinctive look.

The interior of the car boasts silver cup holder rings and chrome scuff plates, while the upgraded equipment list includes automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, heated leather seats and rear parking sensors.

All versions will also have a numbered limited edition badge on the dashboard.

It is the second MX-5 to wear the Arctic badge which was last used on the second-generation MX-5 in 2005.

Jeremy Thomson, managing director of Mazda Motors UK, said: “We are delighted to offer another special version of the award-winning MX-5 convertible. We’ve had a long history of producing distinctive limited edition MX-5s that allow customers to drive a sports car with stand-out looks and enhanced standard equipment.

“The new MX-5 Arctic’s exclusive looks and great value mean it’s sure to be a popular choice when it arrives in dealerships early next year.”