Wanted Looking for a decent MX5
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My son is 6ft 5 and drives my MX5 with no issues whatsoever.
Yeah those young people are probably way more flexible than me!
We owned this one until a few years ago. Mrs P.E. is tiny and loved it. I'm 6'2" and 18 stone. I could get comfortable but it was snug.
We had a BBR 2OO kit on it and it was very brisk. Good tyres and 4 wheel alignment plus 30mm lowering springs give exceptional handling.
Mine is going in for a full suspension change early June ahead of a road trip later.
The fact that plenty of GSers own these - but no-one is selling - speaks volumes! 
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68 for sale UK and some really nice ones.
Mk3 (2005 - 2015?) best for big people.
No problem, top down all the time
Hi all -
OK we have seen a car that is has an A1 exterior, engine, engine bay and interior. (We upped our budget quite a bit).
There is some corrosion to the chassis. It has been undersealed, which means it's not possible to really see what's below.
The MOTs have no advisories re corrosion, the most recent one being a month ago.
Any car of this age will have corrosion, I just don't know enough about MX5s to say whether this is acceptable or not.
Please, I'd be very grateful for any opinions. I'd like to get back to the vendor with a response today.
Cheers!
OK we have seen a car that is has an A1 exterior, engine, engine bay and interior. (We upped our budget quite a bit).
There is some corrosion to the chassis. It has been undersealed, which means it's not possible to really see what's below.
The MOTs have no advisories re corrosion, the most recent one being a month ago.
Any car of this age will have corrosion, I just don't know enough about MX5s to say whether this is acceptable or not.
Please, I'd be very grateful for any opinions. I'd like to get back to the vendor with a response today.
Cheers!
Paul our Mx5 is an ND so one model younger than this. However I dont think you need to be just an MX5 owner to comment. My concern looking at the photos is the rust seems to be underneath the underseal.
The main areas of concern on Mk1&2 ‘ was the rear quarter in front of the rear wheels where you couldnt see it until it broke through. Also the cills.
The one external body photo looks to be a tidy car. We were at an Mx5 gathering last Friday. The oldest car was a 17 year old model and still looked really well. These cars are rarely first cars usually second or fun cars.
I would ping Blackgold on here a message as his is a 2011 and states undersealed from new, ask his opinion or get some photos of his chassis as a comparison.
The main areas of concern on Mk1&2 ‘ was the rear quarter in front of the rear wheels where you couldnt see it until it broke through. Also the cills.
The one external body photo looks to be a tidy car. We were at an Mx5 gathering last Friday. The oldest car was a 17 year old model and still looked really well. These cars are rarely first cars usually second or fun cars.
I would ping Blackgold on here a message as his is a 2011 and states undersealed from new, ask his opinion or get some photos of his chassis as a comparison.
Thanks Steve, done.
ummm , the underneath of Maggie's merc looks better than that ! and it is 48 years old.
pictures 5,6,7 .
go and scrape off the underseal .
i bet it comes off really easily.
pictures 5,6,7 .
go and scrape off the underseal .
i bet it comes off really easily.
And replied.
Sorry, but I have to agree that the underseal application looks more like an attempt at bolting the stable door after the horse has bolted. There’s plenty of visible rust on the areas where the underseal has fallen off, but what more is hidden?
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From the MX5 Restorer:
- Healthy underseal appears smooth, solid, and firmly attached.
- Failing underseal looks flaked, cracked, or peeling, often with rust visible around the edges.
Any MK II that hasn't been really well looked after will be getting to end of life by now. Too much rust in those pics for me. Every MOT would be a nightmare trying to get through. They are really an enthusiasts car willing to spend a lot of time and effort at that age.
This is Bernie's MX5 sold after 10 years ownership. No test due to corrosion and wasn't half as bad as that one in pics. Noticeable corrosion in door hinge area, front doors
Originally this was a clean Jap import and got comments on first couple of tests how good it was underneath . It was used as a daily and lived outdoors. She loved it!
This is Bernie's MX5 sold after 10 years ownership. No test due to corrosion and wasn't half as bad as that one in pics. Noticeable corrosion in door hinge area, front doors
Originally this was a clean Jap import and got comments on first couple of tests how good it was underneath . It was used as a daily and lived outdoors. She loved it!
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