Mazda MX-5 1.6i SE 2d (1/92) (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
'92 Eunos V-Special with 50k £4500. Massive smiles all round - Priceless!
Costs
Mazda dealers expensive but specialists mean parts are CHEAP.
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On the road
Driving
Stunning handling, PAS is perfectly balanced, not too light as with many new cars. Fabulous gearbox and incredible feedback from all points.
Performance
Drive it like you stole it for ultimate thrills. Keep revs over 4.5k for best results when accelerating. Will keep up with an Audi A3 1.8Turbo, not bad for a 12yr old 1.6! But feels faster than it really is.
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Living with it
Reliability
1 battery, 1 brake light and nothing else has gone wrong. Stunning reliability
Image
I picked my housemate up from a nightclub in my black Roadster with the hood down and had the attention of about 150 people waiting outside, including 4 coppers. As an ego trip nothing compares! Classic lines have aged very well.
Comfort
V-Special tan leather seats are beautiful and will keep your rear happy even on long hauls.
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Security and Service
Security
It's a soft top... Get an immobiliser or live somewhere posh.
Service
Friend reversed into the driver's side door, requiring £1k repair - new door fitted, paint job fabulous but hinges seized after 2 months as no lubricants on them!!!! poor show...
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes