So, I picked up a new car today 
Was after something for a bit of fun for the weekends and to take me to work on the days where cycling wouldn't be appealing.
I felt the best option for my money was an MX5. Easy to work on, cheap parts, rwd, reliable and a convertible. Didn't even need to convince the misses, she's all for it!
I decided I wanted a MK1 as they're a bit more raw than the newer models. They're a bit of a classic now, they don't suffer as badly from rot and they're starting to appreciate in value.
I registered on MX5Nutz.com and it wasn't long before I was having a long chat with a guy local to me about a car he was selling that fitted the bill. Went down this morning and spent a good few hours looking round the car, taking it for a test drive and generally having a good chat with him about all kinds of crap. So with my pocket a few pennies lighter, I came home with a 1993 1.6 Japanese import.
Good bits:
Bad bits:
There are several other good bits but I won't bore you with too much detail. And I really can't think of too much else right now that's wrong with it!
Here are some pics I got from the bloke selling it:




Nice clean arches and sills:


Interior refurb:










Was after something for a bit of fun for the weekends and to take me to work on the days where cycling wouldn't be appealing.
I felt the best option for my money was an MX5. Easy to work on, cheap parts, rwd, reliable and a convertible. Didn't even need to convince the misses, she's all for it!
I decided I wanted a MK1 as they're a bit more raw than the newer models. They're a bit of a classic now, they don't suffer as badly from rot and they're starting to appreciate in value.
I registered on MX5Nutz.com and it wasn't long before I was having a long chat with a guy local to me about a car he was selling that fitted the bill. Went down this morning and spent a good few hours looking round the car, taking it for a test drive and generally having a good chat with him about all kinds of crap. So with my pocket a few pennies lighter, I came home with a 1993 1.6 Japanese import.
Good bits:
- Completely rust free. Sills, arches and rails are solid, magnet sticks everywhere.
- Underneath and the sills have been rustproofed.
- Low miles. Currently a bit over 99,000 kms; so ~61,500 miles.
- All old MOT certificates verifying the mileage.
- British Racing Green and tan leather interior, classic combo.
- New oil, oil filter, coolant and thermostat.
- Decent hood with no leaks and a new rear window.
- Completely unmolestered, still has the original mats and stereo.
- Think it has some different springs on it from standard so it sits a bit lower with a slightly firmer ride.
- Cobra alarm fitted with certificate.
- Good amount of tax and MOT.
- Good tyres.
Bad bits:
- No service history other than old MOTs.
- Gearbox oil could do with changing.
- A few blemishes on the bodywork...but it's great for 21 years old.
There are several other good bits but I won't bore you with too much detail. And I really can't think of too much else right now that's wrong with it!
Here are some pics I got from the bloke selling it:




Nice clean arches and sills:


Interior refurb:










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