MX5 Mk3 boot rust
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We have just noticed that my wife's MX5 mk 3 has badly rusted along the back edge around almost every slot weld with some of the rust spreading further. We have taken the car to our local stealer for a claim again the 12 year perforation warranty.
(we also have rust around the boot lid opening on the spot welds and we hope that this will be an easier claim as it is only just starting to show :-( )
They came back with the following
"I am sorry to learn of the corrosion apparent on the Mazda MX-5 boot lid. Having reviewed the claim submitted by Hendy Mazda with our Technical and Warranty Department, I can confirm the vehicle’s 3-year paint and surface corrosion warranty covers the paint coating of the exterior body panels against damage and /or surface corrosion arising from the use of defective materials or workmanship during vehicle manufacture. The 12-year perforation warranty covers the sheet metal body panels of the vehicle against corrosion rusting through from the inner surface in such a way that the outer surface of the bodywork is affected. To put it into simpler terms if the bubbled surface were removed there would be a hole right through the metal panel.
The photographs submitted by Hendy Mazda suggest surface corrosion is apparent and the claim would corroborate this, as the level of repair suggested by the dealer does not involve the replacement of any parts. The surface corrosion warranty applicable to this expired in May 2011."
I had a budget price for the repair of around £1200!!
To me this looks like a brush off email. Has anyone had any luck claiming against Mazda for a rusty boot lid and if so can you give me some guidance / advice to the best approach?
One approach could be getting auto specialist involved (cost around £120ish for a report) and then threaten to take Mazda to the small claims court.
Alex
(we also have rust around the boot lid opening on the spot welds and we hope that this will be an easier claim as it is only just starting to show :-( )
They came back with the following
"I am sorry to learn of the corrosion apparent on the Mazda MX-5 boot lid. Having reviewed the claim submitted by Hendy Mazda with our Technical and Warranty Department, I can confirm the vehicle’s 3-year paint and surface corrosion warranty covers the paint coating of the exterior body panels against damage and /or surface corrosion arising from the use of defective materials or workmanship during vehicle manufacture. The 12-year perforation warranty covers the sheet metal body panels of the vehicle against corrosion rusting through from the inner surface in such a way that the outer surface of the bodywork is affected. To put it into simpler terms if the bubbled surface were removed there would be a hole right through the metal panel.
The photographs submitted by Hendy Mazda suggest surface corrosion is apparent and the claim would corroborate this, as the level of repair suggested by the dealer does not involve the replacement of any parts. The surface corrosion warranty applicable to this expired in May 2011."
I had a budget price for the repair of around £1200!!
To me this looks like a brush off email. Has anyone had any luck claiming against Mazda for a rusty boot lid and if so can you give me some guidance / advice to the best approach?
One approach could be getting auto specialist involved (cost around £120ish for a report) and then threaten to take Mazda to the small claims court.
Alex
Hi thanks for the answers...
Did think about getting a boot off ebay however most I have found are from a soft top and not a roadster..
I will try again and complain with MMUK and see what they come up with. I expect I will be a similar situation as we have a poor / non existent record of corrosion inspections
Any idea how to repair the spot welds that are starting to rust on the boot aperture? Is this an easy job such as injecting waxoil into the joint from the inside
Alex
Did think about getting a boot off ebay however most I have found are from a soft top and not a roadster..
I will try again and complain with MMUK and see what they come up with. I expect I will be a similar situation as we have a poor / non existent record of corrosion inspections
Any idea how to repair the spot welds that are starting to rust on the boot aperture? Is this an easy job such as injecting waxoil into the joint from the inside
Alex
Hi thanks for the comments
this is the worst area of the boot lid
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6Ilq1i_ZPCgc...
most of the drain holes are rusty and the spot welds are showing signs of rust.
The boot opening spot welds are showing but at a much earlier stage
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MTahkBiP0l5j...
Is this repairable for a keeper... we like the car (other than the rust) so want a solution that will not come back and require repainting
this is the worst area of the boot lid
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6Ilq1i_ZPCgc...
most of the drain holes are rusty and the spot welds are showing signs of rust.
The boot opening spot welds are showing but at a much earlier stage
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MTahkBiP0l5j...
Is this repairable for a keeper... we like the car (other than the rust) so want a solution that will not come back and require repainting
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