1998 Mazda MX5 MkII from UK and Ireland - Comments

29th Jul 2000, 16:47

"Would be OK if it didn't have rust problems"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

It has been back to the garage 4 times due to corrosion problems.

This car is 2 years old...... Mazda give a 6 year anti-corrosion warranty....... this does not sound like quality.

If I wanted a rusty old banger I would have bought one.

If you have a MkII check where the boot closes, (rubber foot), under the clear plastic sticker where the rear number plate lights are (drainage holes), and under the rubber door seal - both sides - bottom corner.

All are design problems.

General comments?

The engine/interior/hood etc. are great.

It was rusting away within 2 years - it was a bad buy.


7th Nov 2002, 16:05

Rust is a common fault with early models and wheels can corrode as well.

Usually though, it's under warranty and so is fixed FOC.

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