Looking at a 1992 Miata - what to look for?

[Whatty]

As per the subject line I'm going to look at a 1992 Miata with allegedly 49K original miles with a view to using it as a daily driver/ occasional track day car.

Being a complete newcomer to the MX5 world what exactly I should be aware of or looking for?

Appreciate any input.

[Digby]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Not a bad place to start

[MX-5 Lazza]

I'd also add that 49k in 19 years is VERY low mileage so take a good look for signs of servicing and make sure things like oil and cam-belt changes have been done at the right time.

[Whatty]

Digby said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Not a bad place to start

Cheers for that - I knew there be an UBER-thread somewhere

[Whatty]

MX-5 Lazza said:

I'd also add that 49k in 19 years is VERY low mileage so take a good look for signs of servicing and make sure things like oil and cam-belt changes have been done at the right time.

Its always amazes me that sellers of low mileage cars think their selling a gem until the lack of history or deferred maintenance is brought to their attention.

I spent ages looking for a 'good' low mileage Porsche 964 with continuous history.
Took me 18 months but found one eventually. I loved the hunt as much as I love the car itself