Thinking of buying a Mk1

[neon_fox]

Many years ago I owned one of the 'Classic' special edition UK 1.8 Mk1 MX-5s. I loved it.

Now I'm in the position to buy an MX-5 once again, and am going up to Berwick-on-Tweed tomorrow to view one of Goodwood Sportscars MX-5s, an imported 1993 1.6 S-Ltd Eunos Roadster: http://www.goodwoodsportscars.co.uk/gallery_308968...

Is there anything that I should look out for especially? I've read the stickied 'Common MX5 Faults / Buying Guide' post, and was wondering if there was anything else that may be specifically applicable to imported Mk1 Eunoses?

Thanks,

Fox.
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[pbirkett]

Main thing to look for is rust really. That seems to be the main achilles heal. Also check the CAS O-ring for leaks.

Other than that, there's not really much to check that you wouldnt check on any other second hand car.

They are generally very reliable. I've spent a fair wedge on mine, but that's mainly refreshing worn out parts.

[neon_fox]

pbirkett said:

Main thing to look for is rust really. That seems to be the main achilles heal. Also check the CAS O-ring for leaks.

Other than that, there's not really much to check that you wouldnt check on any other second hand car.

They are generally very reliable. I've spent a fair wedge on mine, but that's mainly refreshing worn out parts.

Thanks for the advice. I went to look at two Mk1s at Goodwood Sportscars, and found Steve to be very straight up, courteous and well-mannered, a pleasant surprise for a second-hand car salesman!

Both cars I looked at were solid (rust-wise) which was the main worry. In the end I didn't end up buying either his somewhat tatty blue track car (that runs very well indeed), or the pretty good condition Black S-Ltd. If I could have had the S-Ltd drive like his track car, I would have bought it on the spot...

[JFReturns]

The S-Ltd looked nice.