1994 Mazda MX5 S review from UK and Ireland

Red paint has faded somewhat (such is a car of this age unfortunately).

Minor leaking on occasion near driver and passenger A pillars.

Having owned the car for three years, I can say that despite replacing it with a significantly more expensive car, I am still very sad to see it go.

The MX-5 is a true sports car in the British sense. It's nimble, handles perfectly, and is stylish. The 1800 is also pretty fast, with the power delivered promptly and consistently.

I spent a fair amount on the car, but purely through love of wanting to keep the car pristine. I bought a new mohair roof, wind protector and walnut interior fixtures Other than that the car has been exceptionally reliable.

Despite it being such a fantastic car to own, there are negatives and this is what leads me to replace the car. Mainly the cockpit is noisy at high speeds due to it being a soft top. Being a sports car, it is also a somewhat hard ride; this is great whilst cornering on a smooth road, but isn't great for pot holes!

As a rear wheel drive car, it is possible to spin the wheels in less-than-perfect conditions and I sometimes hit ABS in wet weather and frost/ice. As such I would highly recommend a model with ABS.

I would highly recommend the car and am truly sorry to sell it. If I could keep it in the family, I would definitely do so.