What do with my 5...

[pmanson]

Guys,

Our 92/93 K reg MX-5 has over 190k miles on it, slight rust on one of the rear arches and is need of new tyres all round + tax etc.

It hasn't moved for a while (apart from to get it out of the way of the garage so I can wash the other cars) and although I had plans to do it up and track it that's realistically not going to happen for a couple of years.

So i'm thinking of getting rid, it's obviously not worth much so am I better off stripping it (dual exit exhaust etc) and then just putting it in for scrap? If I could get £300 for it I would be happy for it to go (so possibly just shove it on ebay with a reserve of a couple of hundred quid?)

I don't want to see it go but it's in the way!

Cheers,
Phill

[TwistingMyMelon]

Ebay is your friend! Ive sold cars i thought were worthless in past with no MOT and got a fai bit more than expected.

Are the tyres road legal? how much tread is left?

Has it got MOT?

How bad is rust?

[pmanson]

Rears are on the minimum.

Rust is just on one rear arch and not too bad.

No MOT/Tax

Reckon I might spend some time getting it polished up and then put it on ebay and see how it goes. If it doesn't sell i'll just strip it for parts.

[b4bby]

Any chance of some pics and more details of your mx5?

Ie, 1.6 or 1.8? Uk model or eunos roadster?

Whereabouts are you as well, this might do a friend as project.

[pmanson]

Hi Rob.

I'm in Leighton Buzzard (just outside Milton Keynes).

The car is a UK 1.6 which my wife brought approx 2 years ago.

It's white in colour, with a sticky plate on the front, clear indicators (front and side), electric windows and ariel, dual exit exhaust.

Will get some pictures sorted for you tomorrow.

It's a project for someone (I was planning on stripping it down to run as a track toy this year but our first child has got in the way of that!)

Cheers,
Phill

[Slinky]

Stick an advert on Driftworks for a project.. I did when GOK died..

[Gizmo!]

If you're able you'll make more than £300 on Nutz as a parts breaker...

[_Batty_]

also worth getting an MOT failure sheet, just to see how much work is needed...

[Thesius]

see if you can stick an advert on here under items for sale:

http://www.ma5daracing.com/

someone might need it for spares

[Dan_1981]

Has the MOT just ran out or did it fail?

Do you think you might get it through another one?

Even in a pretty rough condition with a full years MOT on it, you shoulD get a grand back on it.

On the other hand if its not gonna get an MOT you'll be as well breaking it i guess - try via Nutz.

Or as others have suggested stick it on ebay in current condition. It runs, its just out of MOT & Tax - I think it'll go for more than £300. I've sold a couple of other sheds on there with blown engines and all sorts and they've fetched far more than i expected.

[ironictwist]

I may be interested in this actually...!

Let me know what's up with it overall as I'm planning to chuck a grand at getting mine fixed up but it may prove uneconomical due to the amount of potential work needed (Still awaiting the list showing what's needed to be done) & as much as I want it fixed again due to sentimental value I might have to let it go

[pmanson]

Hi Dan/Umair,

Basically I was given another car in October so decided not to tax the 5 at that point and just SORN it. I think the MOT is actually due this month but i'm not sure on the specific date.

The car hasn't been driven since October and currently has a flat battery (doh) and is slightly damp inside (easy to sort out with a good clean).

Bodywork wise:

• It needs a good polish all over (i had the front resprayed/NS headlight cover/side wing sprayed not long after we got it after a little parking incident involving another PHer).
• Laguna splitter on the front
• Clear indicators / front side
• Right rear arch is bubbling but hasn't broken through yet
• It has a respray to the rear end in a previous life (you can see it where the bodywork meets the roof)
• There are a few brown (rust) specs at the bottom of both front arches

To get it through an MOT I would say it needs a quick service (oil change) and four new tyres. The rear tyres on are on the wear limits and the front left has a slow puncture.

Interior wise:

• Seats are unmarked but faded
• No radio (took it out to put in the Impreza)

Mods:

• Laguna splitter
• Clear side repeaters/front indicators
• Relay out so that you can run sidelights without the pop up's
• Dual exit exhaust from MX5Parts
• Front sticky plate
• Standard wheels painted black

Other:

• I have a set of lowering springs in the garage that I've not got around to fitting
• I think I have a spare set of pads as well but I can't remember if they are front or rear.

Wish I had got rid of it at the end of last year but the plan was to get the garage cleared and give myself a project but funds and my time have been limited due to the arrival of our boy in October.

I have tried to be completely honest with you guys about the condition, it may be a high miler but it only let me down twice (when I left the bloody lights on!) and I'd rather it went to a good home for a project for someone instead of breaking it up.

Cheers,
Phill

Edited by pmanson on Monday 8th February 13:42

[pmanson]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

pmanson said:

It's a project for someone (I was planning on stripping it down to run as a track toy this year but our first child has got in the way of that!)

Cheers,
Phill

I don't need to find your Post pre-baby do I

Git.

I would still be using it if I hadn't been given another car

[ironictwist]

YHM Phil

[Flying Toilet]

mmm...temping Phil and I could store it down the road...

[pmanson]

Flying Toilet said:

mmm...temping Phil and I could store it down the road...

Well Umair has first refusal (at £400) but if his car is able to come back from the dead I'll let you know.

O/T Must organise some more local beers again

[Flying Toilet]

pmanson said:

Flying Toilet said:

mmm...temping Phil and I could store it down the road...

Well Umair has first refusal (at £400) but if his car is able to come back from the dead I'll let you know.

O/T Must organise some more local beers again

Thats fair enough.

Was out in LB on Friday and did think of sending you a message but time got away from me.

My mate has moved from the house down the road but is renting to a mate (who is car less). So win win!

[trooperiziz]

In case anyone is interested in Phil's car and wants new tyres to get it through the MOT, then I have a set of 15" MS-03 RAYS MazdaSpeed alloys with legal tread for sale for £150. Why is this anything to do with this thread you may wonder? Well the alloys are currently sitting about 50 yards from Phil's

[ironictwist]

trooperiziz said:

In case anyone is interested in Phil's car and wants new tyres to get it through the MOT, then I have a set of 15" MS-03 RAYS MazdaSpeed alloys with legal tread for sale for £150. Why is this anything to do with this thread you may wonder? Well the alloys are currently sitting about 50 yards from Phil's

Handy! Cheers!

I should hopefully know what's happening with my current 5 (with autolink uk at the mo) tomorrow so will let Phil know as soon as I know what's the score with mine

[_Batty_]

trooperiziz said:

In case anyone is interested in Phil's car and wants new tyres to get it through the MOT, then I have a set of 15" MS-03 RAYS MazdaSpeed alloys with legal tread for sale for £150. Why is this anything to do with this thread you may wonder? Well the alloys are currently sitting about 50 yards from Phil's

ooooh now thats interesting. are they 3 spokes?
if i pick them up can i have phils car for free???