Apart from rust - is there anything to look out for on the older Mazda MX5 models?

I'm looking to buy a Mazda MX5 and don't want to spend more than £4000. I'm aware some early models are prone to rusty sills, are there any other things to look out for? I'm also torn between a Mk1 with...

What type of Yokohama tyres should I order for my Mazda MX5?

A few weeks ago I asked what were the best tyres in your view for a Mazda MX5 2.0 and you said Yokohama. I went to garage to order a set and they said that there is a number to choose from. So, what type...

What's the smarter buy - Mazda MX5 hardtop or soft top?

I love the look of the new Mazda MX5 hardtop, but could the retractable roof mechanism cause problems in years to come and would I be wiser to stick to the (much cheaper) soft top?

Buying a used sports car - Mazda MX5 or Porsche Boxster?

I’m looking for a fun weekend sports car that will only do a few thousand miles a year and not be used over the winter months. I have narrowed my choices down to a nearly new Mazda MX5 Sport for £20K or...

HELP! Just discovered I'm the second owner of a 'new' car. What can I do?

We bought a new MX5 from a dealer mazda 30/09/16. We went in to buy a new car whet through the sales patter never asked for any discount or add ons as we liked car and wanted it new. We bought paid signed...

MX-5 and Steel Winter Wheels - is this possible?

In preparation for winter I'm trying to find some steel winter wheels shod with winter tyres but can't seem to find any that meet the spec of the standard fitment wheels (195/50R16 6.5J ET55 4x100 54.1CB)....

MX5 vs GT86 - Which is best?

I am thinking of buying a sports car. What is your view on the Mazda MX-5 (2.0-litre not the 1.5) and Toyota GT86. Cost wise there is not much difference between the two. Is the GT86 a real four-seater...

New Mazda MX-5 delays

I placed a pre-order direct with Mazda for the new Mazda MX-5 (a 2.0 Sport Nav) in May this year with a delivery estimate of 1st-30th September. For a number of reasons, just one of which was to stand...

The new MX-5

We are considering trading in our 2 year old MX-5 for the new model 1.5 ESL. 1. Do you consider the 2.0 ESL the better option? 2. What would you consider a fair trade-in price? 3. There is only the...

Which engine for new MX-5?

Most reviews of the new Mazda MX-5 praise and recommend the 1.5 engine, but the most recent review I have seen advises going for the 2.0 engine especially as this only costs an extra £850 including an...