Going to view an NC...

[AmiableChimp]

OK it's been 4 years since I sold my mk2.5 Montana and I am yearning after another MX5!

I am going to see an early Mk3 model tomorrow, 2.0 Sport, very low mileage, decent service history, etc.

What should I be looking out for?

I will check the rear arches, bootlid for rust, have a good look underneath. Check behind the seats for damp, ensure oil is topped up, etc.

Anything else specific I should check out?

If it's as good as he says it is it may be a foregone conclusion

Already been pricing up H&R 40mm springs with uprated front and rear ARBs, etc. And so it begins again!

[VladD]

Can't help you with advice, but good luck. Don't forget to post pictures if when you buy it.

[AmiableChimp]

VladD said:

Can't help you with advice, but good luck. Don't forget to post pictures if when you buy it.

Just had the guy message me, looks like someone has beaten me to it - heading over tomorrow morning to take it away - ach well, many more available

[clarki]

Make sure the heated seats work.

Good luck with your search, plenty out there - loving mine...as is my dad, brother, mum, etc, etc...

[Flip Martian]

I love mine. I'd perhaps add going for as high a spec as poss. Mine has the heated leather seats, aircon etc and to be honest its been quicker to warm up than my Mazda 3 this winter. Check for worn carpet perhaps - mine has a hole in the front drivers footwell where the lady previous owner wore heels. Never see it under the rubber mat though.

[SmilerFTM]

Tyres, when I got mine I ended up with a list of two cars to choose from. This was in part to low mileage and full service history but I also made sure it had decent matching tyres on all four corners. Sometimes this gets overlooked but you are saving yourself £400+ when you purchase one with good tyres on.