1991 Mazda MX5 Eunos Roadster review from UK and Ireland
"Extreme value for money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Raer handbrake system jammed on causing the rear brakes to bind. I was going to upgrade them at that time anyway so it wasn't a problem.
General comments?
In standard trim the car lacks power, but now it's great to drive and will fly though most roads.
Supercharged.
Piggyback ECU.
Uprated fuel pump.
Vented/crossdrilled discs.
Chassis braced.
Lightweight flywheel.
Uprated clutch.
Boot rack.
All this plus a few creature comforts such as electric boot release means the car will do anything and now carries around 200 BHP at the wheels so it now has the kind of power it should have had in the first place.
All this cost around 3K and was fitted by myself in the open air with little more than a Halfords socket set (no, I'm NOT joking). It's a delight to drive and was wonderful to tour round France (you'd be surprised what it can carry).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 supercharged Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Opel Manta V8 |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2000 |