Should You Buy a Mazda MX5? (Test Drive & Review MK2)

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The Mazda MX5 has been around for three decades. In that time it has established itself as a very competent little sports car. Today I'm in my 2001 1.8 MX5 to see what its like.
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[@theimp67]

"Make sure you put your caps lock on", essential advice for keyboard warriors everywhere.

[@-lightningwill-6014]

Hahaha rights

[@jamesshephard2013]

Have owned 2 mk2's in the past, one of each engine variant and the 1.8 is the better option. Best 2 seater sports car in category without doubt, absolutely loved driving them, would definitely buy again. They are just so planted and albeit only about 8.5 seconds 0 to 60 (1.8) they still feel so quick. Large active owners club and classic insurance type policies available. There is a reason why they are the best selling 2 seater sports car and still in production today! Another great video!

[@crestinventories5921]

Another absolutely spot on review - outstanding!

[@kingoneeyed3433]

Your work gets better with every vid you produce, I even like when you went back in time for a second. 6.07

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha I missed that - no end to my talents!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Austin perhaps?

[@kingoneeyed3433]

@@HighPeakAutos Yes the 7 I think. It's funny that my mountain bike has wider tyres than an Austin 7.

[@HighPeakAutos]

King One Eye'd 😂 And very probably a faster 0-60 time

[@kingoneeyed3433]

@@HighPeakAutos 0-35 time and that's not the bike.

[@Lee-70ish]

Wife bought the ND 3 years ago its one hell of a roadster. Fun at all speeds . We all know its not fast. The biggest critics are those who don't own one yet they are all experts on why its no good. A million plus others say differently

[@md7999]

Great video...as always! I had a 2000 Mk2 model for about 5 years. I drove it the length and breadth of Ireland. An amazing little car, always felt you were doing 70mph+ even when you were only doing 35/40! Drove with the top down as often as possible, even on cold cloudy days(great heater!). I miss my MX5, thank you from the trip down memory lane. Keep up the great work......

[@krifferb1980]

I drove one a few years ago and enjoyed it. That's the first Miata/MX-5 model with a rear window that had a defroster and didn't turn hazy and brittle. More refined than the original but not as heavy as the following generation. I always enjoy your videos. Keep em coming.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes thats right - thanks for watching

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

I reviewed one of these on my channel back in November and had an absolute blast! Absolutely huge fun, I couldn't agree with you more about your experience with MX-5s.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They're great fun

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@HighPeakAutos, the one I drove was slightly modified, so it was even more fun!

[@NorthernMigrationTravel]

Weighs about as much as Kate Moss after a crash diet… Absolutely brilliant 😆

[@altair1983]

i sold mine last year. what a great car it was! in country where i live it's actually an understatement - a new classic. as they gotten old problems appear: soft top will need replacement, rubber seals in folding mechanism deteriorate, interior will show age, rust (sills!) and in my example emissions. but everything can be fixed, support regarding parts is great. the positive thing about driving it (besides the BEST gear shifts): you always feel like you are going faster than you actually are. It is also great car for learning how to drive, the RWD will teach you to respect the speed when going into corners or slippery surface. (yes, i span few times). I recommend it, but don't buy the cheapest, trashiest example (thou it will probably run and drive nice) unless you see it as a project. check the rust, thoroughly: sills, wheel arches, front mud guards (inspect car in good lighting conditions). 2.5 is apparently much better than straight MK 2. oh and faulty camshaft position sensor - fix is easy once you have right diagnosis (car won't start when hot). if soft top was recently replaced that is huge advantage (you can buy completely new soft top but installing is pain in the a$$), if car comes with hardtop - even better (super useful in winter time and rainy season).

[@MatchboxGarage]

I had a MK1. Loved the pop up headlights 👍🏼💪🏼😎😍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Who doesn't?!

[@tcaudiobooks737]

@@HighPeakAutos There's a guy in Arizona who has a fleet of MK1s restored in bright, pastel colours. Even more surprising than that, he's a hard as nails 6'5" shithouse... so cabin crew/hairdresser jokes are not advised in his presence.

[@themanipulator1]

Love all. Mx5 generations, what a bargain the mk2 currently is.

[@benduke4454]

Love my little mx5. Most fun I've ever had in a car. Fast enough for what it was intended for and surprisingly practical. Cheap to modify too, if that's your game.

[@maxjones2722]

I'd love to get one but the rust scares me quite abit

[@benduke4454]

@@maxjones2722 yeah it's a problem. Worth knowing where to look on which model and assuming you're gonna have to get some body work done in future, or end up scrapping it off if unecomical to fix.

[@Corinthian44]

If getting in and out a is bit of a challenge , you ought to try it at my age , ( 85 with knee arthritis ) ; but worth it when you get in . The only car for me , I don't do many miles these days, but even on short journeys it's fun , which is more than you can say for most cars these days !

[@scottdake8566]

Well I now have a blazing yellow Mk2 on the fleet. And it’s great. For all the reasons you say Matt!

[@Dave-in-France]

No road tax in France hehehehehehehehehe. Another great video HPA , full of classic 'lines'. Thoroughly enjoyable. Off to Ebay now ................................

[@robinforrest7680]

Best to buy one in the Uk and bring it back over here. They're way too expensive in France. I bought my mk1 1.8iS in the UK in 2017 for £890 and drove it back here. Went and got another one for a French mate in 2018, and am heading over again for a rust free low mileage mk2.5 for another friend at the end of this month. Magic little cars !

[@allenmorgan]

I needed to do a bit of mtce. on my wife's MX5 and did a search on line and of course my feed is now full of all things MX5 related. Not much to say about the issues everybody raises about them, just that I struggle to imagine a car with a better £££s:fun ratio. The first time you go over a mountain pass and see a clear road ahead, priceless yet you can pick a reasonable one up for a couple of grand. Ridiculous amount of fun.

[@Wesinner777]

Just bought a 1999 with 64000 on the clock...stacks of bills..rust free...new soft roof...love the car.should have bought one years ago

[@ColinMill1]

in 2014 my younger daughter bought a 2011 MX-5 with the 2 litre engine and the retracting hard to as a daily driver and she is still using it. The only significant failure was the alternator bearings. It is a bog-reliable bit of square-nut engineering. It's "interesting" in snow and ice! I hope the purchase was inspired by the Caterham she grew up with and, although it is twice the weight of the Cat and not so nimble even I would prefer it for winter driving. As for the British sports cars breaking down I have had no problems with the Cat but do have a head-gasket set in stock in case I need it 8-)=

[@matthewstier8394]

I bought my 2011 Kendo roadster coupe in February 2015, still have it and I haven't had any kind of problem other than brake components. Oh, and I do need to rustproof it now as the underside is corroding. It's quite analogue now, there are so many features new cars have now which it lacks, but it is these which are causing reliability headaches in reliability surveys!

[@colingianella7172]

I had a Mk 2 for 10 years and during that time I had to replace a side light bulb ! There’s me thinking they were ultra reliable. As much as I loved it, I bought a couple of Mk1’s .The first was a Dakar, but the one I really wanted was a Sunburst Yellow California which I shall keep until my dying day.

[@colinmclean2523]

I have a mk 3 (I'm tall and it's slightly larger). Great fun to drive and even on a chilly winter or spring day with the roof down, it just is not cold inside. Great car.

[@leemartin-hine1598]

I love all MX5’s. Totally agree with you its one of the finest sports cars on the road, and Ive owned BMW, mercedes, audi etc.

[@keithyoung4290]

Thinking of buying one.....seems exactly what I'm looking for good value, reliable, fun to drive open top sports car. Will start doing my research - as I fancy buying one later this year.

[@stevensumner3146]

Great vid thanks for sharing. You drive all the cars and your honesty is appreciated. One thing you touch on is hinting at how the MX5 drives compared to TTs etc, it would be good if you could expand your that with say a cut-paste walk round,drive and costs of several similar cars, as I don’t believe I’ve seen any vids like that.

[@peterlewis3540]

If your after a Sports Car, and can compromise on a vehicle that is impractical for most of us, the MX5 is a brilliant car.

[@Corinthian44]

A great car ! I've owned four of them over 15 years , my only car , ( all new , but my current one is 17 reg ) , and at 85 years , it should outlast me . Top down all year round , ( why wouldn't you ) . I would only change mine for another MX5 ; no better looking car on the road , even if you're rich !

[@rjm64r]

Great channel by someone who knows their stuff. Look forward to a review of the MX5 NC.I have run one for over 5 years and live local to you.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@Rob1Rich]

100% agree with you. I had from new a 97 MK1 frogeye MX5. One of the best cars I have ever driven - and I'm as far as you can get from a hairdresser or cabin crew! Just had to watch the skittish back end when exiting a wet roundabout. Also no good as a first car when going to the airport with cases for a week away or collecting DIY stuff from B&Q. My brother has a limited edition MK1 gathering moss on his drive. Can't think for the life of me what edition it is but it's a BRG version. Surprised to hear of corrosion issues on these.

[@S-Ltd1000]

Frogeye?

[@Rob1Rich]

@@S-Ltd1000 probably not the right term to use looking back. Pop up headlights.

[@flyonthe7013]

Always looking forward to see your new car reviews. Thank you. 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@jonathandilk5722]

Just some information for potential buyers the 1.8 in a non-interference engine roughly translated Cambelt snaps no damage to engine. Ps. I’m not wearing tan corduroys!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes good point

[@Ab-bu3xy]

Great review! You should do a video on the BMW e90

[@DerekTJ]

I am partial to a birra MX5ness - the Fiat Barchetta was a sexier rival back then, but not a lot in it

[@stevezodiac491]

If you have a 1496 EGR valve motor fault, on an nb, that a new EGR valve won't fix and extinguish the check engine light on a little used mx5, then get the ECU checked. Mine did this and when the EGR valve sticks, the extra current passed straight through to the ECU and mine has blown an electronic chip in the ECU. Waiting for it to be replaced and the ECU replaced back into the car, to get it back on the road again. The ECU is positioned under the carpet, in the passenger foot well as it rises up towards the bulk head.

[@megajay7065]

Top review. I was thinking about one of these Matt before I dismissed it for a Porsche Boxster 3.2 S. It was to quick to have road way fun in. Thats why I got bored with it quickly. Then as I said in a past review of yours, started looking at the SLK's (as I said to you the other day). With the Rover 75 this looks like the ideal choice for a bit of weekend fun. But in Black of course lol.

[@badshotuk72]

I've had 3 of these fantastic little cars, mk 1, mk 2 and mk 2.5, best fun you can have on a budget, I'd definitely buy the Vinny Jones edition lol

[@neildallison4433]

Having owned the mx5 mkII & the MR2 roadster at the same time I found the MR2 to be a much sharper car to drive and more responsive, albeit a bit tail happy, I found the MX5 to be so good that it was a bit underwhelming - is it just me?

[@stevie007]

Quality upload as normal Matt 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

stevie 007 Thanks! 👍🏻

[@bobridge5271]

There is less wind noise if you drive it with the soft top down ...

[@carlosifer]

Great little car , agree with all you said ., I know because I got one too

[@tramlad2]

Cracking little sports car, great value, road tax is taking the piss, but these are proper drivers cars, quite basic, but a fun car to drive , still comfortable and solid

[@beeswax888]

6:05 👀 They look interesting...wonder what exactly they are🤔

[@buttslane4491]

It's an Austin Seven, from about 1922-24.

[@ColinMill1]

Just a suggestion, how about reviewing a Bentley Continental GT. The generation 1 cars are getting "affordable" if you ignore the running costs 8-)= (And to my mind are better styled than the subsequent generations)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its on my to-do list

[@vxrbandit2527]

Evening Matt. Hope you're having a nice relaxing evening ( Until I contacted you obviously 😊😊😊😊😊 ) Do you have any uploads planned for this evening ???????? if not I will go to bed now cos I've had a hell of a day at work ( Like yourself ) But wouldn`t wish to miss your 9 o'clock slot and give it a thumbs up. Total regards Steve.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hi Steve, there won't be a video today - I filmed one today but it won't be live until hopefully wednesday. Cheers :)

[@vxrbandit2527]

@@HighPeakAutos Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!! night night mate. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers! Hope you've had a good weekend

[@vxrbandit2527]

Thank you mate. I do hope you sold loads of cars today ( cos you deserve to do well in life ) My opinion obviously, but I think many would agree 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Reg`s Steve.

[@rickpowell4048]

In Asia the new one looks very wide, nothing like that one.And its bloody expensive over here.

[@محمدر-ك6ل]

You live in such a nice area, looks so classically British.

[@arturk28]

Thinking about getting this as my first car😂 i know, probably not a good idea

[@waxfrenzy]

Do it! I bought a nice 1.8 Sport a few months back, and look for any excuse to go out for a spin.

[@ericgeorge5483]

Thanks for a brill vid!

[@ericwright7570]

Interesting review. I bought my 2013 Jaguar XKR last year, partly with with your review's support. And I've love my XKR. I took it to the track at Road Atlanta right after I bought it (145 mph on the long straight). But after looking at tire and brake costs, I'm seeing why so many people track Miatas. But I what if I want a cheaper car that's unique, besides the Mazda? Would a 380zx be good? BTW, I Love me XKR and may keep it in addition.

[@numberstation]

Rust prone cars, absolutely inexcusable now. We’ve known how to prevent this for a verrrry long time and yet due to penny pinching, poor quality control and bad design it’s still with us to this day. I’m not referring just to this Mazda, but many other makes, too.

[@robhampton6216]

Mark2 Nevada ,wish I still had one.😭😭😭

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Rob Hampton that’s what I have, love it.

[@andrewmcgowan9332]

The Slk is light years better apart from the early one's that leaked like a sive, the 230 or 320 are the babies to go for. 🤔

[@zsb707]

The SLK is not better if pure sportiness is what you're after ...

[@mikefisher9992]

Could I ask you if you have ever done a review of the CX5?

[@damianoneil1078]

Another enjoyable piece. Surely the Boxster is now the MX5’s primary rival?

[@antoniomorfin4547]

No. Not many of those run. Even if they've been taken care of. Those are not reliable.

[@damianoneil1078]

@@antoniomorfin4547 utter nonsense

[@antoniomorfin4547]

@@damianoneil1078 Go get yourself a Porsche then. And good luck!

[@golders99]

Brilliant cars

[@conormorris]

Another great review. How is the rust on that one you have for sale ?

[@happyhermit2022]

You do make me laugh...great video great car..that was the funniest 7 minutes all day 🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha Cheers

[@matthewknott2228]

MR 2 roadster next!

[@lexithelexus7377]

nice video !

[@zzhughesd]

Was this VIDEO started at very Mellor tops , dipping each side to Marple B or New Mills?????

[@DJL78]

Nice new intro.

[@hahabobblehead2059]

What's a good price for a 2003 car with 70k miles on the clock?

[@antjone]

Very fair review (my neighbour's just bought one for similar reasons) and I find this fella's voice very relaxing. I wish Top Gear were like this, rather than middle-aged millionaires shrieking at each other in a milkfloat.

[@TvTproductions11]

Pls review a C class W05

[@MrFlyingguy]

no arguments here, thanks

[@jpocas16]

how and consumption of normal road and highway?

[@gzk6nk]

I owned a Mk2 from new, and then a Mk3 I bought new in 2007 and still have. The Mk3 is by far the better car (mine has the electric hard top which is superb) in that it has the same good things as the Mk2 (I think it actually handles better - mine has the Mazda Eibach lowered springs) but is far more refined. I'm nearly 72 and a big lad so getting in and out isn't as easy at it was, but it's worth it for the driving experience! I'm seriously considering upgrading to a Mk4 which at my age and build is daft - but hey, you only live once!

[@harrisonmurphy2490]

You gave an interesting take, and I have only driven my old Mk1 and current Mk2, but I always heard those two are a fair bit more raw than the albeit refined but watered down Mk3 which was heavier.

[@gzk6nk]

@@harrisonmurphy2490 I've now got a new ND2 and it is the best!

[@zaksszn]

I’m 15 and I’m already planning on my first car, would you recommend this as a first car as a tall person? I’m also quite tall (6’1) but quite skinny so I don’t know whether I should purchase it.

[@haoyuan5]

@@gzk6nk congrats sir! Drive it till you cannot longer 🙂

[@gzk6nk]

@@haoyuan5 I do! I bought a new ND in 2022! Love it!

[@Josh101]

I've had this car as my daily for 4 years now. It's a lovely balance of cheap, reliable and fun. That said, the real fun (here in the UK) is during the summer.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes I agree - those two days are great!

[@david1731048]

@@HighPeakAutos Two?! Twice what we get in Scotland.

[@arturturkevych3816]

@@david1731048 I don't know how about Scotland, but to be fair, we've been roasting down in the south last summer and temperatures were ridiculous

[@waynesimpson2074]

I have an NC2, never-mind the summer, rainy roundabouts are 'where its at , man'.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

I had a mk3 for years. Got an Elise now though, which gets used daily. Much more intimidating to drive than the MX-5 though :D

[@backy86]

This video sums the mk1/2 mx5s up perfectly. 12 years ago when I was 22, I looked at fiestas, polos etc and stumbled across the mx5 as a potential car; I couldn't believe how affordable they were. So good to drive with a rifle loading-esque gearbox and pinpoint steering. Mine never let me down in 2 years either, cracking cars.

[@kiddicool4616]

Same, i was looking at Ford focuses and golf gti's and then i stumbled upon a mx5

[@benmarley3086]

And they’re also cheap as chips on insurance. As cheap as a 1.6L golf 4 would be. (For me at least)

[@robertbruce6750]

Great video. I owned a red 2010 MX 5 Roadster for nine years of exhilarating fun and trouble-free driving. Never a problem, never a rattle, never a regret for buying it. A brilliant car!

[@albion959]

If you dont mind asking,what did you pay for a 2010 and how many miles does it have

[@alexh2292]

£325 for road tax on a little car like that is ridiculous.

[@Nigelk388]

Alex H €673 in Ireland

[@arturturkevych3816]

I pay the same £325 for my E46 330ci convertible

[@martinellis9345]

Get one registered before March 2001 and it's currently £265 tax in the UK. Still a lot but the same as most cars that age.

[@greymark420]

What a ridiculous tax, but why ?

[@mrgdc7120]

That's the same as my 330ci...

[@dg115]

I Had a eunos roadster in mariner blue fabulous car. Doubled my money on it.

[@56Gumball]

As a 64 year old using my Mk.3.5 on a daily basis I don’t have any difficulties getting in or out. Once you learn the knack it’s easy peasy. 👍🏼

[@drewwagar]

Mk2 Mx-5s rust FAR FAR more than the Mk1s. You have to be very much aware of the front chassis legs on a mk2 as they are double skinned and rust through on otherwise pristine looking cars. The mk1s were much more solid by comparison, only their age counts against them. (sorry for caps ;) )

[@yellowseven48]

Glad someone said that before me 2.5 models rust badly as well i've had two mk2's both suffered from rust worm sills arches etc

[@jmpcrx]

Actually its the mk2.5's that have double skinned chassis rails, thats why you should always buy the mk2. The mk2 was the best out of all of them for a number of reasons. Thats why i have the mk2 😎😎😎

[@ridgmont61]

I had a Mk3 and absolutely loved it, my favourite car to date. I could be tempted to buy another one. Anyone taking the piss out of an MX-5 hasn’t driven one.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Mathew Davies Exactly!

[@leevweleevwe4813]

Mathew Davies I’ve driven one only for a laugh though and they are a gay car just like the Audi TT. How any man could get excited with a Mx - 5 is beyond me. They are that gay even women don’t buy them

[@davidmstephenson69]

I have an MX5 and I will bend you over and treat you like a lady big boy x

[@leevweleevwe4813]

david stephenson no thanks I’m not bending over any MX-5 I’ve got a reputation to keep

[@leevweleevwe4813]

Mathew Davies I should of replied anyone that thinks a MX-5 is cool hasn’t driven anything else

[@hobsonp67]

Thanks for this video. As I get closer to retirement (although a few years to go yet) my thoughts have been about getting a small sports car where on a summers day I can just drop the roof and head off over the border into Wales. The MX5 was my 1st thought, now it's my only thought. Roll on retirement :-)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats definitely the way to go

[@deceptor99]

Same as me mate . Five long years to go.

[@boobic55]

As someone in their mid-60s and an NC owner, I can tell you getting in is really easy.... it's the getting out that takes effort! The major problem with it is the lack of good weather in the UK. In 2019 I did a massive 400 miles in it over the course of the year, weather was pants and don't talk to me about 2020!

[@clumpyify]

why wait till retirement?

[@wings9925]

Made me laugh out loud! Great review of a great little car. It's no accident that MX5s are often used at tracks to teach the basics of car control: accessible, balanced and signposts what's going on for the driver. 👍

[@chucky2316]

I need mx5 in my life all British born males need a mx5. 😂

[@bartzeegers3663]

I love the MX5 .u cannot go around it . It's just a very Fun car for the money. The answer is always miata 😂

[@Frostakasilk]

"Make sure you put caplocks on." :D This statement killed it! Love your sense of humor.

[@patrickburgess1107]

My buddy had an old MX5 beater car, that he used as a daily driver, for years. Tough little car, that despite its age and condition, was surprisingly still tight and responsive.

[@Sam_Stanton]

My first ever car, it’s been a breeze to own and zero problems in over 2 years 👌🏻 genuinely love the car and it’s always fun to drive

[@curtisducati]

I had a G reg for 1 year , did 23 mpg .......Have an SLK now doing 38 mpg and twice as fast , I got fed up on motorways doing 65 mph at 3500 revs doing 20 mpg , dearest car I have ever ran including a TVR tasmin 2.8 V6 that did 30 mpg ............ " But you missed the point " I get back as a reply , after putting £120 a week in petrol in an MX5 I had enough of it .....And shove your point !

[@golders99]

MK2.5 (2001-2005) is nicer looking.

[@allanhughes7859]

Hi I am the idiot that drops you a line now and then the one you wish would go away ??My daughter who lives in Manchester needed a new car so I put her your way but like all kids totaly ignored me Any way I found a Mazda MX5 2.5 in what can only be described as time warp condition 40K on the clock and not a bit of rust anywhere now having seen a few vids yours inclusive I am wondering if I should let her have it "to wreck" ?? Or just put it away ?? I viewd over 15 cars yes 15 cars all at different ages this one was just out of this world So any advice would be much appreciated before I let her get her little grubby hands on it ????????????? Great vid as always creep creep !!

[@MrCRAIGJSTEVENS]

I have always worried about hidden rust on these but really think i need too have a go in one now!

[@allanhughes7859]

WHOOOOO WHATS WRONG WITH 70 YEARS OLD ????????????????????????????? I get in it ok as I do with the T.V.R. Go steady fella !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anthonywhite721]

I’ve never liked them and I’ve never disliked the Mazda it’s just one of them cars that you don’t take a second look at but you know they’re my old smart repair man he’s got one and him and his two mates did a gumball rally from London to south of Spain. On 1 Audi TT v6 1 audi 1.8 turbo and the Mazda both Audi’s broke down and the Mazda made it there and back with no fault 😂😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha that sounds about right

[@peterkirton4580]

I like the MK5 except for one very important thing and that is the inability to put the seat back far enough for the tall driver so not for me

[@jaycochrane1220]

Need to buy one, only ever hear good things about them.

[@Oskier94]

Yup, just get it

[@faisalrahman7]

Its been 7 months, have you bought one yet?

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

IVE PUT MY CAPS LOCK ON TO AGREE WITH YOU THAT THE NB IS THE BEST ONE.

[@tryNtryAGAIN]

Just bought my first MX-5:) NB I love it ,got it on valentines day ahaha

[@shaneweightman]

Had a Eunos 18 yrs ago with the flick up headlights, was a great little car with lots of character, A binding brake calliper was the only trouble I had with the car in two yrs , thanks Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@byronmills5952]

Great cars but.... these second generation cars rust like nothing else on earth underneath - even if they look tidy on top. Check the sills and chassis rails underneath with great care. If you do find a good one - rust proof and underseal it to the max. 👍

[@azteka6103]

Ok, can you explain me why is this better than a z4 or 370z, thx.

[@hftuh2782]

I would by it with no hesitation. But where I live they are 25k usd. Shi*t.

[@mikeg6606]

Wife had the pop-up lights Eunos model in BRG in Japan at the end of the 90s. Brilliant fun driving the mountains roads in Japan. You simply can't have a better driving car IMO.

[@alanhesketh9265]

I have a lovely 20th Anniversary MK 3 which has done a genuine 25,000 miles from new, fantastic car, cheap insurance and road tax, yes I only bring it out on nice sunny days, one thing I love is you can take the hood up and down in ten seconds, I have previously had two Morgans and you have to faff about for five minutes doing this. Choose wisely, take your time and you could probably run it for five years and get most of your money back when you sell. Great channel btw, really enjoyed the Bentley feature.

[@e28love68]

Couldn't agree more, the MK2 Mx5 is my favourite little sport car, no other car can rival it in terms of cheap and reliable motoring fun. And wow £325 a year tax is ridiculous, I tax a facelift 04 plate W220 320cdi and another facelift E53 55 plate X5 3.0D sport for the same amount of money! My new favourite car reviewer, Matt Watson you should start worrying lol.

[@e28love68]

Also, I think you should review the W220 S Class ( facelift ones ), the ultimate bargain of the century.

[@itsjoel]

So weird how you’ve just uploaded this... I just put a video out on this very car!! Awesome

[@HighPeakAutos]

I saw that - thats a coincidence. This one didn't get written off though haha

[@andrewcrawford7415]

I run my 1997 Mark 1 as a Sunday car. Love it and it’s just passed it’s MOT this Monday!! So I’m looking forward to summer driving around the Peak District especially the Snake Pass 😀