2002 Mazda MX5 Arizona review from UK and Ireland

Mazda changed the design of the clutch in 2002 I believe and it wears very quickly and creates 'high-spots'. Look for signs of juddering through the clutch pedal and ensure that you point this out to the dealer on servicing. Mazda will not identify faults that you have not pointed out which are repairable under warranty.

There is no low fuel light on this model, which may not seem like much, but you'd be surprised how helpful that little yellow light is.

This car is outstanding. The handling, balance, look and feel of it are worthy of the most luxurious purebred sports cars, for a fraction of the cost.

Seats are remarkably comfortable and the soft top can be released in literally 2 seconds. The level of noise through the top is no greater than a standard roof.

The Arizona model has aluminium effect windbreaker bars, interior trim and scuff plates. The interior is black leather with silver stitching, with matching sports steering wheel.

Boot space is remarkable when compared with similar cars in the class, and the standard alloys are excellent.

Buy one today.