Why buy a Mk1 MX-5?

Why buy a Mk1 MX-5?

The Mk1 MX-5 (production code NA) was a hit in the UK and had people flocking to their local Mazda showrooms. Sporty, reliable, and affordable; it was like Christmas had come early for those who had been toiling away for years trying to keep their Lotus Elans and MGBs going through the cold winter months.

What is the biggest threat to the Mazda MX-5 Mk1?

Corrosion is the biggest threat to the Mk1s today; the sills and rear wheel arches will rust, and it’s likely that cars which have been driven on salty roads for any length of time will need to be treated before it’s too late. Part of the MX-5’s appeal was (and still is) being an affordable way to own a fun sports car.

Can the Mazda MX-5 be maintained at home?

Here’s our quick reference guide to the routine maintenance tasks for the Mk1 and Mk2 Mazda MX-5 made from 1989 to 2005, all of which you can do yourself at home. If you need more guidance, or step-by-step instructions, check out our online manuals or get the printed Mazda MX-5 Owner’s Workshop Manual.

When did the Mazda MX-5 come out in the UK?

Officially launched worldwide in 1989, badged as a ‘Eunos Roadster’ in Japan and the ‘Miata’ in the USA, it wasn’t until 1990 that it reached European shores. The Mk1 MX-5 (production code NA) was a hit in the UK and had people flocking to their local Mazda showrooms.