Mazda MX5 Mk1 Buying Guide - Not Cheap For Much Longer?

Now it's into classic territory, the Mazda MX5 is well worth buying as an investment, but how easy are they to buy?

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[Steve-nuxt]

It’s only rust. The other issues are like complaining about a sore knee when your head is hanging off.

[beauthestdane]

Totally agree on the overall assessment of the Miata, I have driven mine for 29 years now as my daily driver, and plan to continue doing so until either I or the car dies.

[tonycox]

I've got a '92 Eunos Roadster that's still totally rust free and have never had any problems with it in the 12years that I've owned it. Brilliant little cars 👍👍

[S-Ltd]

I have a rare Eunos S-limited with the red interior. Imported in 2004 and never been flagged for rust though it has been garaged for at least the last 8 years. Cam belt is overdue so will be sorting this year. Apart from a sticky caliper, a loose battery terminal and a couple of oil leaks it's never let me down. I did think about selling up but it cost peanuts to run and it's a joy to drive in the summer months.

[Mobscure_]

Can’t wait to buy one one day! I’ll be back here when I’ve finally saved up enough for one! 🙏

[JohnRatliff-cp]

Thank you so much. I have 1994 special edition
The previous owner bought a rust elimination is electric negative charge in the body
So poor it is rust free

[beauthestdane]

For the shift boots, you will also notice that it gets quite warm around that area when they are badly worn. I had to replace both in my '93 at around 150k miles. Just under 200k miles on it now. Also the top was a bit of a chore to replace for someone inexperienced at it, took me about 8 hours overall to figure it all out and get it sorted, but quite happy with the results.

[Metalodeath]

This was a better guide then haggerty thanks man! I think I’m gonna buy one and learn stick shift

[danielthomas]

Had my 91 for 15 yrs now nearly 400k kms on the clock goes brilliant....no rust...my advice....changed the suspension bushes if over 100k kms and use the revs all the time, never sell "cheers

[farkumaxis]

the only car i own for more than 28 year .... love it since brand new.

[scotstrowger]

Good vid but a couple of errors. The 1.8 as the 1.6, has hydraulic lifters so no need to set valve clearances. There is no difference in undersealing between the Mx5 & Eunos. That was a myth, along with having thinner glass, perpetuated by Mazda UK to tarnish & dissuade people buying the Eunos during the height of the grey imports.

[alexandrecouture]

Great video! All the points mentioned are valid for pretty much all Mazda cars too. I had a 1.8L 1999 Protegé, a 2.3L 2006 Mazda 5 and a 2.0L Mazda 3.

[darthmong]

My first car was a 1996 UK Monaco, BRG with black cloth interior and a tan hood. I loved that damn car.

[garrywitcomb]

Had a few of these, with some little Mods, they drive real well. Buy them now ! Before they go mental . .
Never had mad rust with mine, but seen a few

[dannykn]

Thanks for uploading this video, a load of useful info for a noob looking at maybe buying one. I do want the mk1 with the pop up lights too. Useful to know Moss sell lots of parts for them as well.

[peterbonnez]

A good assessment. I've had my '91 for many years now. Sadly I have to sell it soon, but some lucky person will get themselves a fully restored BBR turbo to enjoy. Fabulous cars.

[johnmarsh]

Check the drip-tray under the rear of the hood. It's plastic and when it splits water drains into the sills and rots them out. But before the sills get holed, water leaks through the seat-belt anchorages and soaks the carpets. Took me ages to find the source of the damp floors. Drilled the sills and filled them with waxoyl. New drip tray. Car still sound but no longer mine..

[TVtwarn]

My 90 import needed a rear sill/lower wing panel last year (I did it) and I’ve found a small hole in the other sill end plate but that’s it luckily ! And I keep it outside

[beauthestdane]

I have a '93 I bought new in '93, sadly, living in Michigan and Colorado has not been good to it, both places salt the roads, and it is still my daily driver. Still safe to drive, but have rusted sill panels.

[YegoYTP]

Everyone always goes to the roof being the issue for leaks, mine was always flooded after a rainy night and the floor was completely rotten on the drivers side but there was no water getting in through the roof at all, the problem turned out to be some of the clips on the door rubbers had snapped and water was going straight through the bottom and overflowing into the footwell