1000 miles in my Mk3 MX-5!

Join me for a walk around my 2007 NC MX-5 I've had the car for 4 months now and I am beginning to learn about it's character! Low, grippy, noisy and great fun on a sunny day!
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[@kyblack123]

Thanks for the great vid. I’ve had my 2008 NC for 5-years and I’ve added 100K kilometres to the 116k that it had when I bought it and it still goes like a dream with regular servicing. In my 48-years of driving and having had about a dozen cars, this is the one that’s given me the most enjoyment. Admittedly it’s 1 of 3 cars I currently have but it’s the one I drive the most. At my age of 63, I’ll be keeping it for life and I will actually look at a new paint job, etc in the next year or so, as opposed to getting the ND as this generation has the most cabin space of all the MX5. RE the handbrake and cup-holder leg problem. I’m not as tall as you and so I haven’t got that issue. BOOT. You may have discovered by now that the reason the key fob or internal boot release aren’t working, little switch on the reverse of the side of the number plate sits may have been hit when carrying items in the boot. Tyres - Have found the Bridgestone Potenza RE003s’ to be fantastic in the dry and wet and at they’re at least half the price of the Michelins. Have a great 2021

[@phxpaul]

I'm watching everything MX-5 on KZbin. I want one to use as a Saturday car. Just a fun car. Great job on your videos. I just watched the one where you changed the brake pads. Anyway, in this video right here, you pulled down the visor and found Japanese text on a label. Just googled it with Google Translate. It says Poppy. Which is probably the Mazda name for the Red color of the car. If you find anymore Japanese text, just download Google Translate and enable the camera function, it will translate the text in realtime.

[@CarThought]

Paul Murray thanks for the comment and support Paul! Learn something new every day!

[@you__shef]

the small piece of plastic underneath the badge on the boot door is actually a placeholder for the button that opens the boot. the NCs (also 2006) with SmartKey have a button to open the boot and it's placed in that exact spot. the window buttons are not faulty on your car, it's the same design on all NC1s, not sure on the face lifted newer versions though. the handbrake bothers you because you're driving from the wrong side of the car :))

[@CarThought]

AL P well I never... Learn something new every day, thanks for commenting! I also think that the footwell is designed for a left hand drive car as the transmission tunnel has a lump in it that eats into legroom also!

[@crz95]

True. My '06 didn't have a button and when I upgraded to an '08 with a smart key i was shocked to find that rubber button for the bootlid.

[@mexhall]

10:00 Not a problem in the left hand drive NCs :)

[@Electricbeing333]

Nice video my friend. Enjoy your great looking car!😃🤙🏼

[@bossoli60]

Nice car almost mint good match of Colors.Very detailed video,hands up!

[@philryan7254]

Hi good video I have a 2008 model 1.8s coupe I absolutely love it electric car roof is a godsend hope you continue enjoying yours cheers Phil

[@CarThought]

Phil Ryan thanks Phil! A ride in a 1.8 is what made me get one!

[@acidhug2620]

The plastic of the boot is there from factory. I used it to install a rear view camera for parking. You can't even see the camera unless you look a bit underneath the car. You can also open the boot from the 3rd button on the key of the car in case you didn't know. Just celebrated my 2-year anniversary with my RC. You should consider installing Tein Flex Z coilovers. They transform the car! Also, I tried a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and they really suit the car. There is so much grip, especially in the rain when they get hot and amazing tyre wear as well.

[@ghostsniper958]

I like your videos and hope you keep posting. Just did 180 miles today alone and have put about 4k since February when I got my NC miata.

[@CarThought]

ghostsniper958 Thanks very much! Good to hear hope that you are enjoying it. Which model have you got? I did 250 miles on Saturday with the roof down and am a bit burnt! Haha

[@ghostsniper958]

@@CarThought I got the club spec model 2006 NC

[@53nat0r]

Brilliant! I just need to get this car and a mistress!

[@io504]

Great video! It's so easy to rack up the miles in these 😄

[@CarThought]

Thanks io! No way near as uncomfortable on the motorway as you would think eh?

[@io504]

@@CarThought Aye not at all! Saw a few comments saying the sport suspension was a tad firm but it's really quite comfortable

[@simontrotter2678]

great vid, made me smile. Our electric driver window on our 2009 is same as yours, plus watch out for the grommets under the the scuttle plate they can let in water also the drains at the rear need keeping clear. Great vid look forward to the next installment. 👍👍

[@CarThought]

Thanks for the comment simon. Good to hear, when I try and drop both windows at the same time I just end up holding both buttons down so a little pointless to have the automatic I think! Haha. Will do! Taking it on track in a few weeks and doing a bit of maintenance work on it leading up to then 👍

[@simontrotter2678]

what track you going on

[@CarThought]

Simon Trotter Oulton park!

[@m0tomot058]

just bought the same model and it had the same wheels, so clean

[@DWS1435]

I discovered your channel because of soft top show down. I knew you would win hands down on that one even if you had a broken arm.

[@stephen579]

Those raised bits on your tyres are depth markers, when they are level with the tread its time to change your tyres, they show when you have reached 1.6mm which is the legal UK limit,

[@DWS1435]

On the Gran Touring model you can change the indicator clicky noise to low-medium or high.

[@ricardoroberto100]

I have the mk 3.5 and the key fob includes a boot release so there are 3 ways to open it. By the way some special editions had the dark grey wheels such as the sport black etc. Must admit I dont have the same issues with the handbrake and I am 5ft 10 but they did improve the cup holder size to prevent the problem. I think there were several useful improvements with the 3.5. Thanks for the video.

[@CarThought]

I have heard about these snazzy boot release buttons since filming, I need one! Haha. They also did a ‘graphite’ edition which had some similar wheels, although they seem to be a maroon red. As you say, I think the 3.5 they fixed a lot of the niggles of the 3, wonder if they’ll do that on the mk4! Thanks for the support

[@emc0114]

You can pop the boot with a button on the keyfob too. At least you can on mine. It needs to be pressed and held for a second. Very satisfying!

[@CarThought]

👍 the key I used doesn’t really have buttons any more 😂

[@tmboosh]

The hand break is sticking into your leg because it's bent towards you, eventually it will stop working because of it being so out of shape the button cannot be depressed it happened to mine because my handbrake needed tightening so I was pulling on it quite hard to get it to bite, the fix is to just bend it back towards the passenger side.

[@tonyedwards8067]

Great video! Nice car, didn’t know about day to day usability design faults... 🤔

[@tristrammcneil352]

Why have you stopped making videos on this channel? You are very watchable and make interesting content. All of your videos are underrated 😊👍

[@sburl18]

6:09 oh nc2 remote has trunk button though...

[@MarekFajkus]

I own ND miata but I actually like NC rear lights more. I think these look more classy than ND. I would keep them for sure. By far my favorite miata rear is NC.

[@DWS1435]

It appears you live in the country. You also have stables? Nice area to enjoy driving the MX-5.

[@mikeb9569]

Remember that more grippy tires will break away more suddenly and may not be a good idea for someone learning RWD. I run BF Goodrich Gforce comp 2 summer tires. They are grippy but not too grippy. I learned to control the rear end quite well with these tires and also because of the great balance and confidence that the MX5 inspires. I could never dance a Mini around like I can the MX5.

[@CarThought]

I think I need tuition, when the car has span out, there’s no way I can catch it. But both times have been in the wet. Mine does have a pretty aggressive alignment for the track which I think has a lot to do with it.

[@Paintppa1]

I can't figure out why the boot release under the dash doesn't work, regardless of the position of the button in the trunk.

[@ketchup5344]

Ive got a nice little space (no cupholders) in my central armrest-the cupholder in the door works fine plus I dont have a girlfriend so no make up around dials. Eat your heart out lol

[@MrSavantas]

If you’re looking for an original pair of covers for the “roll hoops” ( if that’s even a word) behind the seats, I’ve got two black ones lying around.

[@CarThought]

That's a very kind offer! Its quite a common term here I think! Any turbos lying around by any chance? haha

[@Maurice_Moss]

Get those budget tyres of it! Put some decent ones on and it'll do wonders for the handling.

[@CarThought]

Moss this is the plan!

[@ForgetfulFoot]

My partners gets makeup all over the leather doors and centre console of all my cars. But if you keep on top of it with some good leather cleaner and trim cleaner you generally can get most of it off.

[@CarThought]

FORGETFULFOOT that's good to know! I just make mine ride in the trunk now.

[@fraserhine1511]

Check your key fob. I open the boot from the key fob

[@coombsfh]

The pull at 60mph to one side is likely some worn wishbone bushes.

[@CarThought]

Thanks, I will take a look! The alignment I had done last weekend seems to have helped a lot!

[@coombsfh]

@@CarThought I am no mechanic but to ker a fair bit and often it's wishbone bushes that make cars wander on/off power. A couple of mm slack in a Bush can translate to quite a dramatic amount of movement at the wheels...

[@warburtonluke]

Hi, how much did you pay for your mazda? 🤔

[@maxnijhof1417]

I honestly find your time to put the roof down too slow 😂. I just : - Press - Pull - Toss

[@CarThought]

I always worry it won't latch!

[@robertrowles4948]

I have to say I wonder why you bought the car. It is a sports car and of course it is a bit compromised regarding space. However, most of your criticisms are so odd, I really do wonder why you bought it? I’ve been around the block a few times, but I find mine to be a thoroughly practical, well thought out vehicle.

[@CarThought]

Thanks for the comment Robert, a little confused though. Bought it because I wanted to...! 😂 don’t think the criticisms are that odd.. Practicality isn’t this cars strong point and as a vehicle it has many flaws against cars of the same age (BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster, Honda S2000), let alone newer vehicles for the same price. Every vehicle has pros and cons, and that’s what’s great about the automotive industry 👍

[@stephen579]

This is just my opinion but for me, I don't go for the dark wheels, my taste is more old fashion and I love shiny chrome wheels

[@DWS1435]

I'm am bi-dextrous but being from the US it seems strange to power shift left handed. If you change your car to left hand drive it would solve your handbrake problem though. Your neighbors would wonder who the hell is driving that rig. lol

[@williamdarico2369]

Love the wheels what kind of paint is it?

[@CarThought]

Thanks! I think they were powder coated 🤟

[@arricammarques1955]

MX 5 BUILD & RELIABILITY SURPASSES POR$CHE FOR AFFORDABILITY. PEERLESS FUN RIDE : )

[@victorvaj23]

How's the car these days? I'm going to be test driving an 06 mx5 tomorrow.

[@CarThought]

victorvaj23 still going good thanks! Hope you enjoy the test drive, like I said in the video if the geometry is off it may pull the car around a bit, check the sills and arches for rust too 😊🤘

[@victorvaj23]

@@CarThought the test drive went well. The 06 (NC) model had the front end replaced and it wasn't aligned. Thanks for the heads up. Only knew because of the video. But, I came across an 05 (nb) with low mileage. May be purchasing it.

[@CarThought]

victorvaj23 great to hear, Got to be right! Hope second one goes better. Think I looked for a year and a half before I found one that was right!

[@emc0114]

8:24 it says Keshi - could be the quality checkers name? it also means erase in Japanese. Most like to be a name tho I think

[@CarThought]

Ohhh interesting! Sounds like a good name for the car!

[@gamingwithegoon]

Its liviosaaaa not liviosa... :p

[@CarThought]

gaming with egoon true fan!!! ⚡️

[@arricammarques1955]

MX 5 surpasses the Boxster for reliability. POR$CHE built for owners with deep pockets.

[@levanshukakidze5007]

Cars are to be driven, drive more, talk less ;)

[@sonofplato]

Not being negative but this review is quite naive. Get on some descent MX-5 forums, get dome knowledge of the car and specs, performance, foibles etc then write an informed review. As said, trying to be kind but over 15 years and the various versions I've racked up over 1/4 million million miles on these cars, mostly? MK 3 variants, nodded them for fast road use and long hauls. This review is not doing the car justice due to a simple lack of knowledge.

[@sonofplato]

LSD is also very sensitive to tyre pressures. That is what you describe. Alignment issues are much more subtle and for experienced drivers to note.

[@DWS1435]

You need a girlfriend that is more natural. That would fix another one of your NC problems. lol

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

I have an 07 hardtop 2.0. My only real gripes are with the gearbox (too noisy), you can't close the central air vents, and the bloody hopeless sun visors, which break if you look at them the wrong way.