Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

So I'm going to take the bender plunge and go Mazda.

So if anyone has or knows of one for sale then I'm intererested.

I want a good solid manual car, detailed cosmetics, e.g paint scratches/fading etc don't bother me. This doesn't have to be a shown and shine example! Long MoT preferred.

No need for a hard top but the soft top must be in reasonable condition and weather tight.

Subtle mods, roll bars, uprated suspension (nothing totally slammed or track solid) are fine.

Let me know what you've got :thumb:

Next weekend is shopping weekend.

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

I think I still have a Mazda comb & scissors in the garage somewhere........

If you're needing a stereo, then I have a Clarion CD & Tape deck from the Mk2.5 you can have if it fits. Only problem is needing to be decoded.

Mk2/2.5 shouldnt be ignored. Some cheap examples out there and the 1.6 is still a decent performer. In fact, I had both the 1.6 and the 1.8 and there's little difference unless you're in the top of the rev range.

I should presume you will be looking for pace from it Tim? If so, Turbo is the way.

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

Not too bothered about pace Rob, more something fun to chuck around b roads for the next 6months.

Off to look at a mates supercharged one, a bit over budget but it could be interesting!

As for the Mark 2/2.5, few of them within my decided budget and I prefer the "cheekiness" of the Mark 1.

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

If you are after a decent one then look up "Paul Sheard Autos", they are MX-5 specialists here in Cheshire and always have a fair few for sale (think they run their own MX-5 race team too?).

I went looking at their stock a few weeks back and they had a load of minters but they were all pretty expensive though so depends on how good you want?

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

Really looking for sub 2k, but prepared to pay a bit more if something catches my eye, those on his site look a little salty.

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

I may have put a deposit down on a MK1 Black Eunos S special, Bilsteins, A/C, strutbrace etc as standard, pick it up Saturday :)

No rust anywhere, late (2005) import. It's a pity about this weekend's weather forecast....

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

Excellent choice. Fantastic cars, use one as my daily hack.

Watch out for rusty sills!

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

Hmm - well if you fancy a .... err, project... got a 1991 Mk1 Eunos sat in the drive. Bottom end gone and been stood for... about 8 years.

2nd piccy in http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=90778 shows it in all it's moss-covered glory. Been telling myself I'll restore it and squeeze a rover v8 in there (tho a straight 6 from an IS200 looks like it might be a better fit) but it's been so long I might as well be honest and say it's never going to happen :(

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

Good choice Tim, just as an FYI - when I had mine was able to replace the soft top myself for approx £160 notes for an un-heated rear screen version. 2005 will probably have heated screen, which I think is circa £240 from where I got mine from (or was!!!)

Just always worth factoring into your thoughts in case there is anything wrong with the hood.

EDIT - Was from Dandycars.com...... current example on ebay is £154.99. With the plastic window....the glass window version is circa £300 notes. They will also fit for apprix £100, so £255 all in for plastic.....but I saved the £100 and dit it myself with my old man.

Another good site is www.mx5parts.co.uk

Happy motoring, brilliant fun cars, ace cornering too.

Re: Wanted: Mazda Mk1 MX5/Eunos
 

The 2005 will be the import date, not the manufacture date.... So probably the same plastic "Screen" that I have....