1990 Mazda MX5 review from UK and Ireland
"Great for the money, but buy one that has been undersealed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Common crankshaft fault appeared at 129000miles.
New radiator at 132000miles.
It now needs a new battery.
This car is a rust bucket!
General comments?
This car is very well put together no oil leaks.
Everything works as it should.
Great handling and great fun.
This car has been thrashed and is now in a tired state.
It is a credit to Mazda that they put the car together so well and has lasted the abuse that it has been given without too much going wrong.
- but -
The body steel is crap. this car now needs a new body shell as all enclosed sections such as sills, rockers, are shot, wings are rotten also.
Be afraid be very afraid!, if you own an old one.
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| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2003 |