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composimmonite Posted a lot Posts: 4,681	MX5 rust / rot areas to check ?composimmonite @composimmonite
	Aug 6, 2012 9:29:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The other day I say somebody I know had got their MX5 auto out so I went and had a look around. Quite impressed - especially seeing I could get in easily plus plenty of leg room when sitting. My disabilities often mean something that looks good can be awful for my leg. I'm now thinking of maybe considering an early pop up headlight version as a replacement for my motorbikes seeing I can't ride them anymore, plus can't easily get into my Austin Sprite, so I can still experience occasional "wind in my hair" I wouldn't be interested in a project (too many already) but rather something is GWO and ready to roll. Anyone tell me the common rot spots to check when viewing a MX5 / Eunos ? Thanks. Paul H


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g40jon Posted a lot Posts: 2,569	MX5 rust / rot areas to check ?g40jon @g40jon
	Aug 6, 2012 10:02:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	rear arches and sills are the common and serious rot areas. check the wheel arch tubs and also the boot floor, as these can rust too. other than that they are pretty good


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ianboyd Part of things Posts: 592	MX5 rust / rot areas to check ?ianboyd @ianboydsnr
	Aug 6, 2012 10:25:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	look here www.goodwoodsportscars.co.uk/gallery.html auto MX5's are fantastic, really good fun and the auto works rather well my 1.6 auto
	Last Edit: Aug 6, 2012 10:32:59 GMT by ianboyd

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craig1010cc Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,993 Club RR Member Number: 35	MX5 rust / rot areas to check ?craig1010cc @craig1010cc Club Retro Rides Member 35
	Aug 6, 2012 10:41:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	as said, sills and arches are the worst and common area, can also go on the A posts and the front of the front wheel arches. Great cars though


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mdh Posted a lot Posts: 3,865	MX5 rust / rot areas to check ?mdh @mdh
	Aug 6, 2012 19:48:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Does your leg stop you working a clutch? The manuals are lots of fun! Cheap as chips too.
	Koos

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cobblers Posted a lot Posts: 3,921	MX5 rust / rot areas to check ?cobblers @cobblers
	Aug 6, 2012 20:08:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They love to rust - sills (look underneath not just the outer sill) and back arches mainly are the MOT issues - A posts (at the top with the door open) and front arches are not very structural but can spoil the look of the car. I ran one as a daily for about 8 months lowered massively on coilovers, now my mum owns it (with the suspension wound up to a reasonable height) but even as a fairly fit 26 year old, I'll jump in my old t25 van to run to the shop instead of the MX5 which park side by side, mainly because It's just awkward to get in and out of. probably better than a sprite but still a bit of kerfuffle.
	Last Edit: Aug 6, 2012 20:08:46 GMT by cobblers

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