1 year of MX-5 ownership | What I LOVE and HATE! | MX-5 Owners review
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- I can't believe it's been a whole year since I picked this car up, and how times have changed so much since then! This is a brief insight into the things that I've learnt about the MX-5 through my ownership of it. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and I can't wait for another year with this great little car.
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I'm glad you mentioned people trying to race you.
I get that quite often, usually from some giant Ford F-150. They also seem to enjoy tailgating me. I just throw hairdryers at them til they go away.
Hahaha this made me chuckle!
Hi there, been enjoying your vids since you got the MX-5, thank you for giving me some insight and inspiration while I saved. Finally joined the ranks of ownership yesterday with a black 2008 sport hardtop, very much looking forward to planning road trips in the near future. Keep it up!
Have owned MX5s for the last 20 years, all as my daily drivers. Two NAs, one NB and now have a 2012 NC Sport Black. Best cars in the world. I love the MX5 wave but do find it is mainly NAs and NBs that wave back. Never been bothered about the road noise. Did a 450 mile trip up to Yorkshire with the roof down on my last NB and all was fine...did have to have the stereo cranked up a bit. Great video and thank you.
Loved watching your videos, always top quality content. Can’t beat driving around in my icon edition copper red mx 5 with the weather we’ve had recently
Great info. Doing research so that I can be an informed buyer of a used Miata in the near future. Thanks for sharing.
Great video 👍🏼 I’ve owned my MX5 for just under a year now and agree you don’t always get the wave back 😂 . I do all my own maintenance also and is part of the joy of ownership. The driving experience is hard to beat. Look forward to your next video
Great video. Just about to pick one up at a similar age to yours. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos and getting hands on with it.
Cracking video thanks for posting itmate! Love the spin with a very nervous looking Mr Dave!!
I have a 2010 MX5 NC. I bought it 3 months ago and still learning. My new toy. Thanks for the info. May the wind always be at your back.
I had mine for a year and bought new tyres that grip well, wet or dry. I fitted sport shocks and Eibach pro-kit springs. It's great to drive and after 10,000 miles no oil consumed.
I agree with you about the road noise, it's quite noisy even in the retractable hardtop model, and the wet handling. As I used mine as a daily for a while I resorted to all season tyres which helped a bit. However my biggest complaint is the three quarter view when reversible or emerging from a junction that's not at right angles!
I don't have the Bilsteins, mines a Kendo, so I guess the ride might be a bit softer, but that makes it comfortable for a longer trip.
Keep the videos coming, enjoyable and informative.
I’ve had my NC since new (early 2007). It is my daily and only car so it gets wet and dinged in car parks but it is the most satisfying car I’ve owned. Mine is a stock 2 ltr and it’s economical for both fuel and maintenance with the single exception being a non functional power hardtop so it is a full time coupe now much to my disappointment. I hope to find an affordable fix.I find myself still smiling going for milk even after 13 years. I like your vids, keep ‘em coming.
Hi. Had an mx5 mk2.5 and recently moved to a mk3 Niseko hard top. As much as I love 2 seater convertibles this has to be the noisiest I have owned. Had a Z4, MR2 mk3, Audi TT and Mg,s but this has by far the Loudest cabin noise. I fitted a double din Bluetooth and people can’t hear me even with the roof up. I agree with the spin in the wet, when I originally bought this it was a bit wet and the back end shifted coming onto a roundabout. Mine had a leak in the passenger footwell but thanks to the forums I found this is common and replaced a small grommet under the wipers and now it’s bone dry. Gotta live with all the little things to appreciate the few days of sunshine in the country and enjoy the B-road experience. In my opinion nothing beats a drive through the highlands with the sun shining and the roof down. Keep the vids coming.
Absolute legend. Had mine for about 4 months, same colour. Love it except for the water leak from the drain hole. Might change them out for bigger ones. Otherwise the car is very very capable on the road.
Hi Dom, great video! Fully agree that the boot size is not a limitation: my wife & I have driven to France and Italy and we had plenty of room for the luggage we needed. We use it regularly for our weekly shop - there's plenty of room to spare. Ours has air conditioning but I only use it to clear condensation inside or if stuck in traffic in high summer. Agree about top down+windows down - I usually don't put up the windbreak either - then it's really "wind in your hair" motoring. I just wish I had more hair! :-D I like your wheels - what diameter/width/offset are they? Mine is also tail happy in the wet - I've had a few 'moments' so take it easier now. Wheel alignment is important - I just found out that I had multiple flats worn on the rear tyres, so have had an alignment and new tyres. Feel is better overall now. (2009 NC FL Sport in True Red with BBK sport exhaust). I fitted an ILMotorsport short throw gear lever - feel is precise like a surgeon's scalpel now. I had a Pioneer AVIC-F88DAB Naviceiver with CD/USB/SD Card/DAB radio fitted instead of the Bose system - much improved audio and all my music stored as .FLAC on an SD Card. Smug feeling knowing that we NC owners have loads more storage than an ND. I regard my NCFL as a small Grand Tourer in the old sense - quite refined and everyday driveable but a hoot when you put your foot down on the twisties. I also fitted the ILMotorsport combined LED DRL/Foglights by Vinstar. I hate having Xenon headlights on when not dark, so the bright LED daylight running lights are just what I wanted. The previous owner always drove with foglights on, but here it's illegal, strictly speaking. Most other lights are now LEDs including boot, cabin and reverse lamp - they make a big difference. Mods I'm thinking about: coilovers, 18" alloys, big brake kit, but she's very driveable and probably more comfortable without these.
I'm enjoying your content! Please keep up the good work! All the best, Rob in Switzerland
Great video. I've been following along and making some of the same mods (put the jass seat rails in a few weeks back, really helped me (being 6'2) so thanks for the inspiration). For future project ideas I'd recommend replacing the coolant tank and also upgrading the steering wheel, just fitted one from royal steering wheels this evening, a huge improvement if you ask me! Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing more videos!
Hi, I'm new to the MX5 scene. Would you mind me asking which coolant tank you suggest, also what is the reason for changing it? I do find it hard to see the level on my 07 NC. Cheers, Glenn.
Great vid 👍🏻
Im also using noice cancellation headphones when driving longer trips. Funny that you also use same solution 😃
I have a 1.8 from 06
Great video as usual, loving the new intro
Cheers mate, tea + cars, I’m a simple chap!
I like the orange paint jobs I see in this video. Paint is something I haven't heard discussed much. It seems like the possibilities must be endless!
I've had my MX5 MK3 NC for about 3 months now and I have several mods planned from exhaust , brakes and a few others. So far I'm loving it.
How's it treating you now? Any dramas?
Just bought my 6th MX5 on Tuesday, fabulous drive…
I looked at loads of NC cars before I purchased my 07 Z Sport and quite a few had rust at the base of the steel divider between the window glass and the triangular section ahead of it. It’s a bit of a water/gunk trap. Mine was rust free so I ran a small bead of black silicone along the edge at the top of the door panel to stop the water sitting there and hopefully preserve it. I masked off the area around it before application to try and keep it looking tidy, but carefully removed it before the silicone set.
I love NC’s and not much annoys me about my car but there are a few things:
1. No cruise control.
2. The interior plastics scratch way too easily.
3. I keep nudging the window switches as I rest my hand between gear shifts. Surely there’s a gap in the market for a rubber or moulded silicone or 3D printed insert to prevent this from happening?
Keep doing what your doing , me and my daughter love watching your videos, we have black 2.0 and we love it 😍
Thanks for the support guys! 👍 ☕️
Can't wait to get one TBF, looking forward to it
Great informative videos excited to see what you have planned and what I could copy in the future. These contributed heavily to me getting mine 9 months ago! P.S nice new intro 😂
That’s always awesome to hear! Hope you’re enjoying it. Glad you liked the intro 😊
Hi there I had a 58 plate mark 3 in Galaxy Grey . I did just over two-and-a-half thousand miles around France for two weeks it last year and it was fantastic highly recommend it. I think they're brilliant cars .and just recently I traded it in for a mark 4 Rf which I now have which is just as fantastic but not as much fun with the roof being as it's more of a target than convertible but as a driving machine second to none..Cheers Phil from Newark
I just bought the exact same car. 2006 red mx-5! Great videos, man. New subscriber here
Great video! I own the 1.8 version and I agree in everything you said! (I have owned mine for half a year).
I use mine as a daily drive and it is fantastic!
Cons I found... There is a tiny leak to the boot when it rains a lot or I wash the car (not coming from the drain holes) and I have a couple of weird noises: one metallic clonk noise when starting the car and another metallic squicky noise when driving....
Appart from that , fantastics car! Keep it up!
Check the starter motor and check your belt tension. Loose belts may squeal when you get on the engine a little but not at idle and a bad starter may clunk for some reason (it’s impossible to know without tearing apart the starter, actually this is all a guess.) You may also just have a bad wheel bearing and if that’s the case the stop driving it immediately and get it fixed. Bad wheel bearings can go from a tiny bit of play to catastrophic in seconds.
Mazda have done well to make a very usable little sports car and improve on it over time. I have owned a couple of other small rear wheel drive cars and I can relate to a few things in this video. Still trying to figure out what my next car will be but the NC Mx5 is in the running. It's interesting what you say about being noticable - I found in both sports cars I owned people take more notice which is not always a positive thing. On the road boy racers try to race you and when you're sat parked you tend to get the older curtain twitcher brigade wondering what this young person in their fancy car is up to! Just something you have to live with I guess!
2013 Ventura edition I have 1.8 love it best thing I've brought
I just bought an ‘06 for 3750usd. Gutted and caged it with miatacage rollcage, solid mount Miatacage hard top, omp race seats, omp race belts, fire suppression, kill switch, Olin coilover suspension, grip disc brakes and hard lines, Cusco limited slip diff, act clutch, racing beat resonated midpipe and ISR muffler delete tail pipe, enkei wheels with hancook rs4s. Current 2.0L makes great power even after 156k miles on the clock. Will likely Ls or lfx swap it next year. I would recommend it for anyone looking to do a first track car. Car really handles well on track!
Great video and overall a great series of videos on your Mx-5 adventures. I love my Mx-5 Sport-Tech, it's a 2010, Mk3.5, great little car. I had a Honda S2000 prior to this and I actually prefer the Mazda. Some of the things you mentioned in the video: Oil - some burn a little, some don't, as it happens mine doesn't. Road noise - I think this is pretty acceptable, I don't notice excess noise in mine, I think it has a lot to do with the tyres you are running. Grip in wet - again it's very tyre dependent, my first Mx-5 had Hankook tyres, my current one has Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and I can confirm the Pilot Sports are superb, much better grip in both dry and wet conditions. A couple of things I think you could look at for future projects, get a sports back box, the Cobalt ones are good value and excellent, really give the exhaust a fruity tone without droning. Also, to improve handling and body roll for not much money or effort, get some RX8 anti-roll bars, they make a huge difference. I've got 'yellow dot' bars front and rear and they are a huge upgrade on the standard Mx-5 bars.
Thanks for the comment! Heard lots of good things about the cobalt and the yellow dot!
I've owned an NC for a week now. I'd say my only complaint is top noise at higher speeds, really - the rest is just... Everything feels right, everything's so nice, it's wonderful!
Great videos ,I've really enjoyed them ,I've just fitted a K&N air filter and I can see results ! Sounds better and pulls nice ,gains 3 to 5 horse power ,you ought to do a video on the difference.
I will look into it, thanks!
I have a 2016 in blood red. I'm amazaed at the people that don't know what car it is; they'll ask if there is a 4 door sedan version.
I replaced the antisway bars and it adds a lot of confidence in cornering - less roll. Also put in ram air intake for a bit more low rev response.
I've never spun the car, and have snow tires for winter. It is my everyday car. Agree the trunk (boot) is more spacious than people think. I don't find the noise a problem.
Best purchase I've ever made.
I remembered waiting for my parents to pick me up from school. I was really happy like a dog who wags its tail when I hear the break squeaking from a distance.
We have a very rare to the U.K. NC model in fab condition, it's a Japanese import with 'Roadster' on the boot, also it's badged 'Japanese Car of the Year 2006' on the nearside only, it's so special with very low mileage as it only gets summer use, spends the winter months garaged, oh and it's an automatic and that suits us, also has keyless entry and air con. Apart from maintenance with new brake pads all round, road tax and insurance it's cheap and fun.
Top down, windows down 100%. Worse bits, useless cup holders, best bits - great platform to mod and make your own 👍🏾... Great video again.
Cheers bud! ☕️
Great channel! Did you find any more rust or potential rust areas? I have an issue with rust on the window pillar :(
Really enjoying your MX-5 videos, keep up the good work! If you were to get some aftermarket suspension, what would you go for? I heard Ohlins's DFV Road+Track are pretty good. JRZ RS Pros are exceptional but they are pretty expensive!
Any decent suspension set up is going to set you back a bit, I think you get what you pay for. I’ve heard none other than good things about MeisterR, Zeta CRD’s for road tyres, ClubRace for track tyres, GT1’s for competing!
I can't agree with you on the suspension. I put meister R's on mine (CRD) with the softest spring option and the change has been mind-blowing for any kind of driving. Car is way more stable on virtually any condition, which makes it more safe in my opinion when it comes to an emergency situation or a loss of control. Totally changed how the car felt, and with the soft spring the car is barely any more uncomfortable. Even my girlfriend has notice it, has she feels less sick on mountain drivers because the body roll has been dramatically reduced.
Great video any ways!
1:14 oh my god, that is so true!
Absolutely agree with waving, it can be most rewarding and the most embarassing thing in the same time! 😄
If you want a sport exhaust which is not over the top, I can highly recommend the Cobalt from Moss! About the wet performance - try the Rain Sport 5's! Brilliant grip in the wet without breaking the bank.
Also i'm still waiting on the second part of the seat belt issue fix, have you just gave up,like most of us? 😄
Wish you another thousands of safe miles Dom!
I’ve heard a lot about the cobalts! I am also looking into 4-1 manifolds for the future, just not sure whether a back box and a manifold will pass noise on track. Ah, yes the seatbelts.. I believe I know how to fix them.. although I haven’t got round to it yet! Appreciate the comment 🤘
I just picked up my 1.8L only ,50k on the clock, so much fun to drive :))
Oooh, nice intro. Interesting, the red must really stand out. Mine’s full Nicky Clarke spec silver and I’ve had no interest from passers by. I felt a bit of a wallflower at first, my previous cars were an old mini and a Smart Roadster and people would stop and ask all sorts of questions.
Nicky Clarke special. That says it all really
Just bought one today. NC 3. Black. Totally made up. I've been looking just for a nice one of any kind. I've been catfished to death. And unbelievably, l wasn't the first to view it. But this was really nice.
Good video, look forward to the video on the suspension. I recently fitted my NC with coilovers, and I believe I've ruined it... it's unbearable going over bumps, but it does hold the road bloody well!
Hi, I was considering coilovers, to lower that massive gap in the wheel arches... you say it's made the ride harsh? Do you mind me asking which coilovers you got? Is there any way to set up the suspension so it's a bit softer? Cheers, Glenn.
I love the wave!
I got all season tyres had to go a few mil thicker but omg the ride is noticeably softer
Same here. Michelin top of the line 205/50 16. One can carry on a quiet conversation.🙉
Wind & road noise... use ear plugs. A well known trick in motorcycle circles. Reduces fatigue on long rides (or drives). I've done it on motorcycle rides and long trips in a sports car. It works.
The thing I dislike about the MX5 is customer service, that is it, brilliant car but garages? Terrific review, nice calm approach! Have a MKii for the past 21 years, looks like new, love it, great fun!
Only ever spoken with the parts guys and they are usually pretty sound! Thanks for the positive comments 👌👍
Hi Dom. Just got back from a loop of the NC500 in a 2010 2.0 Sport Tech. 1,450 mile trip with a Border Collie, tent and gear. Like you, 6'2". Had a brilliant time of it!
Biggest downside of the NC over the NB for me: Without that bulkhead between the seats for the speakers and wind-shield, the parcel shelf in the NB was so much more dog-friendly.
"On yer shelf, Charlie. Good boy."
Great to hear, what a trip! Any mods to the car at all?
@@CarThought Thanks for the reply! It was a marvelous trip, I'd recommend it to anyone. No mods as of yet, besides a K&N filter cartridge. So far it's all been servicing, fixing bits, treating crusty surface rust and undersealing with Lanoguard, (good stuff). I think she deserves coilovers, driver side seat drop and I'm on the lookout for an exhaust with a little more drama for the soundtrack. Thanks for your videos, inspirational and amusing - in equal measure!
Great video👍🏻
Cheers 👍
Im planing on buying an mx5 and putting a farrari 250 gto body kit on it soon
Brilliant video!! I take it the weight rating on the sills on the driver's side is max suspension loading? Mine says 1360kg, which I was immediately suspecting wasn't the actual weight of the car, and confirmed if yours is 1100. Might need to find my local mx5 group to add to the experience as well 🤔
Thanks! Yes VIN sticker weights are gross vehicle weights. I.E. the maximum weight the vehicle can be loaded to including the weight of the car/fluids/passengers. Lots of people mistake this for weight of vehicle. It should also list axle split ratios so you know where to load the weight.
I bought a 2012 mk3 9 months ago and plan to keep it forever so it's a dry weather car. It has the lowered suspension so ride is hard and it's not quiet but thats part of the character. You dont have to go fast to have fun. It just feels fast and looks great in red with black hardtop. Sadly I have not driven it lately due to a mysterious knocking which could be the droplinks? and it cant be looked at until later in the month so missed all the good weather. I cant wait until its sorted.
Congratulations! Suspension knocking can be a lot of things, commonly dampers go, or it could be the droplinks as you say, might also be anti roll bar bushes..! Difficult to tell without getting it up on a ramp, hope you get it sorted soon!
@@CarThought Cheers it's odd because it only starts after I have driven for about 5 mins so think it's something that starts moving around once warmed up. As it's only done 35k miles I am surprised it's happened but anyway hope it's a quick fix and not expensive!
Great video fella, thought you may have mentioned cup holders digging in your outer leg, or is that just me. 😂
He mentioned that in an older video to be fair. Weird, I'm 5'11" and never noticed it as a problem in mine.
And the massive clutch foot pedestal thing, so you can never stretch your left leg!
Took mine out when I lowered the seat! Dead easy, just 2 nuts! th-cam.com/video/0YBB1AgD0Sc/w-d-xo.html
Had my NC1 in the same red for about 9 months and am loving it as well. Thought about any vinyl stripes? Got some side stripes on mine and think it makes it a bit more unique
I have! But some custom ones 😏 not sure how to do them yet though. Ideally need a sponsor for them!
Great video. Many thanks. Just beginning a bit of research prior to hopefully making a purchase of an MX5 like yours. You look a tall chap? Just wondered about legroom? I’m 6’2”. I’m thinking I may struggle?
Yeah smidge under 6’2” myself and 34 inside leg, anything over 1hr 30 you might get numb legs. I made a video on a modification you can do that lowers the seat 1” and this helps a lot! th-cam.com/video/0YBB1AgD0Sc/w-d-xo.html
My 2010 1.8 20th AE Doesn’t burn oil. It’s heading for 113,000 miles old and is my daily driver come rain or shine! Never had him (Olaf is his name lol ) on the track and don’t really intend to. But as for tyres, I find that uniroyal rainsports are a great all rounder and are fantastic in the wet! I have rainsport3’s on the front and the newer design rainsport5’s on the rear. Maybe give em a try and make up your own mind. Oh and you have to name your ride..😂😂😂
Keep the videos coming..
Thanks appreciate the comment. Only ever heard good things about the uniroyals! Weird though as I tend not to drive in the wet unless I have to, I don’t think a performance wet weather tyre would make much sense for me..?!
Bought my NC in August last year. Its funny, I'm very aware of the road noise when my partner is in the car and trying to talk to me, but on my own I don't notice it. Usually push up on the volume button on the steering wheel once I join the motorway but that's about it.
I daily mine though so maybe I've forgotten what quieter cabins actually feel like...
Likewise, doesn’t bother me on my own!
What’s gas price like for yours
Just here to give some awnsers to some of your points about the grip and suspension.
Coilovers help alot BC's for instance, Its not about driving to fast its about keeping control and Stock suspension can be very hard on inexperienced drivers, and that brings me to the grip, get GOOD tires on a mx5, get Michelin or Continental stay away from budget tires. You save maybe €20,- per tire but its not worth it. My mx5 on Michelin Ps4 and now Cup2 is not going anywere in the wet full trollte 185 hp it sometimes does not even break lose because of the tire and suspension.
Great video!
What's your oil consumption on a regular day-to-day drive? I've got a 1.8 NC1, it does also consume some oil.
Really hard to say as I honestly don’t keep track of it.. you can see a hint of blue smoke when I do the hard acceleration from stand still in the video though.
You should check your drainage holes. If the one way valves fail (very common) it can let a lot of noise into the cabin roof up or down. Road noise seems to get funnelled up the drainage holes.
Try aquarium foam placed in the drainage holes from under the car or for a proper job mx5parts sell a hood drain modification. Did it on my '06 and it made a HUGE difference to road noise.
Thanks for your comment! I actually filmed a video about this quite some time ago if you want to check it out? th-cam.com/video/03vSFVQGu4c/w-d-xo.html
@@CarThought I meant more about reducing road noise than cleaning.
Ahh ok, it’s got a fabric roof so road noise is kind of part of the experience isn’t it..?!
@@CarThought agreed but you might be getting more road noise than usual. Using the foam cut my road noise quite a bit. Saw the tip on mx5 forums.
If you were to get a new set of tyres, which ones would you go for with what size? There's a few decent ones by Michelin (PS4S, Cup2), Yokohama (AD08R, A052) and Bridgestone (RE71R)
Money no object, it depends what sort of driving and climate you use the car for! I’m a dry weekend warrior, with occasional wet (driving to an event) and a few tracks a year so I’d go for something sticky that can do a bit of rain such as a PS4. But if you want everyday uk commuter (aka wet) id go for uniroyal rainsports.. if it’s a track focussed car probably AD08R’s or Toyo 888r.. everyone’s different! Size I’d go max 215 personally, but depends what feel, how much power you’re running, and the look you want. Lots of variables!
i just bought a 2005 NC im just worried about leaks through the soft top...
My 2017 roadster which I've had from new has aircon, and it's great for de-misting it on wet winter days. I'ts only done 38K miles but uses no oil. Doesn't yours have stability augmentation? That keeps mine OK in the wet even when I 'press on'.
Hello! It does have DSC yes but depending on the speed, it will still struggle. With it off it’ll spit me off on track within a lap or 2 😂
Nearly 3 years into ownership and I'm still going through the honeymoon period with Mia or to give her another name The Freckle Generator. My daily driver but also the main reason just to drive for the joy of it...avoid motorways whenever possible, driving at 70 on a dual carriageway is just dull, you could do that in any other car. Thanks for the video, RX8 anti-roll bars yet?
Suspension mods will be coming soon!
Excellent insight on your NC. Have you had any electrical issues lately?
None what so ever, which electrical problems have you had?
@@CarThought Last year, the head unit kept on rebooting randomly. The dealer discovered some corroded grounding points and cleaned them up.
Ah! That’s a pain but an easy fix. I’ve cleaned up the battery connections but not any ground points so far.
Only after owning the car for 2,5 years I have accidentally found out that the side mirrors can be folded to make space in the garage. They are so hard to move that before that I thought they were fixed and I'd break them if I push any harder. Wonder if you know that already :)
8If your car is eating oil it might be that the thermostat failed earlier, the previous owner didn't notice it in time (or you even) and the car ran with a much too cold engine constantly which caused heavy wear on the cylinder walls. Nothing to be done except a complete overhaul. The oil consumption might also be due to the PCV valve but this is rare, the former problem is common to NC1s.
Concerning the miata wave, what I have noticed after 3,5 years now is that female drivers never wave back, ever. The success rate with men is way higher.
Interesting videos - but - you should never be embarrassed if another MX5 owner doesn't wave back, the problem is theirs, it's just a friendly gesture which simply shares a respect for their choice of car, 'cos we MX5 owners know what other car owners don't. So there ...!
Mines the same model and year in silver and have had it less than 2 weeks.
I love it and I am also soon to be the proud owner of a trombone brush🤣
Just waiting for delivery
Congratulations! Trombone cleaner is a must! And a cap for the sunny days 👌
@@CarThought
Thanks
I ordered the trombone cleaner following you vid on it.
Subscribed straight after.
Love this car, just don't know wether to get the hardtop or the soft top decisions.
What would you say is better?
Personally the soft top was the original and for me it's a weekend car.. so soft-top! But I think the hard top is more usable.
1 month ownership NC1 PRHT.
Things I like - looks (especially the rear 3/4), driving experience (cornering, steering feel, gearbox), convertible fun, aftermarket and OEM prices are decent in terms of price and availability.
Things I dislike - stock muffler sounds like a hoover, prone to rust, stupid smiley face is too "cute".
I can agree with lots of these!
Considering buying one. In terms of maintence if you get a good/decent one, would you say its as much as any average car from that period, or less, or more?
Thanks for the comment! If you’re in the UK I’d say it’s the same as any small modern car apart from the tax. It’s in quite a high tax bracket, but other than that it’s all normal price range, especially for a sports car. I made a video on running costs here: th-cam.com/video/kZAgRnIe5ps/w-d-xo.html
Got an 06. Driven 250mile trips several times an yep had to wear noise cancelling ear plugs. How many miles do you get on a full tank of city driving?
Difficult to say as I really don’t do any city driving in it, it’s all B roads for me! I would guess 250-300 miles.
Here's hoping to have things to love and hate about a car soon. Love the car and channel. Would you say having to deal with the handling characteristics of a RWD car make you a better driver?
I would say I am more aware of road surfaces and conditions definitely. The RWD aspect forces you to have more respect for grip, so in a way yes!
The MX5 as a whole will make you a better driver. The short clutch action teaches you not to slip the clutch. The handling teaches you how to feel for grip. The gearbox and pedal setup positively encourages heel toe downshifting. The "lack of power" (it's plenty quick for B roads, which it's built for) makes you get everything out of the engine, and really overall this car makes you feel at one with it.
It makes you want to become a better driver. I have yet to drive it in the wet, but I've ridden motorbikes in heavy rain so I think I should be alright with this hahaha.
With the roof down, when you're pushing on, this car is rewarding like a motorbike, it will make you smile and if you like driving, this car will make you LOVE driving.
@@GMak81 Absolutely agree on the parallels with bikes. After 20+ years of riding experience I had a very low speed "off" on a bit of greasy road last year that tipped me into an oncoming car (not fun). I can't bring myself to ride again now but I really miss the involvement and immersion of the riding experience and figured an MX5 shares the same values but on 4 wheels. I also like the idea of not having to wear all the gear, especially on hot days...
I never drove another car with such confidence at the limits and beyond. I've learned to control the rear end while it's slipping and can dance this car around a bit. You have to learn the limits of this car at an autocross or parking lot and realize how important tire choice can be.
@@AndyButton Bloody hell Andy, glad you're okay. I had to sell my Bandit 12, and yes I miss the absolute blast of acceleration and the oneness, leaning in corners etc, but bikes are expensive to maintain, and really someone will endanger your life every time you go out.
My MX5 is similar as we agree, but with the added benefit of having a roof, and my missus can come out with me to see the countryside.
I've nearly been killed several times by people at junctions. There's no doubt bikes are inherently dangerous, but the way people drive around you is the real danger for me!
Wish you well, enjoy the 5, and maybe you'll get back on the iron steeds when you've got over the shock a bit. I quite fancy a Triumph or Yam triple! Maybe next year...
„God knows what it’s like with a sports exhaust on it.“
I’ve bought my NC about three months ago with pretty loud exhaust pipes fitted and it’s an absolute buzzing festival when driving on the autobahn. There’s just something about the rev range around 70-80mph that makes the whole car resonate and it’s really annoying. At lower speeds it’s awesome though. Especially when rev matching it sounds amazing. I worry that when wearing earplugs I’d miss something important like a honk or similar.
Totally forgot, great video as always! 🙂
Thanks! I’ve heard lots of people mention about the drone on the motorway. Personally not a fan of very loud exhausts on relatively slow-ish cars, just find them a bit embarrassing!
Look into the Helmholtz resonator mid pipe. Designed to eliminate that drone. Goodwin Racing and Moss Miata carry them, I believe.
I’ve had a Larini backbox on my Kuro for 4 years. The sound was perfect up until having the BBR200 done last week, now it’s very noisy!
No need for a roll bar on the track ? One of the reasons I am looking for a soft top is because I figured the tracks in the UK/Ireland would require a bar that my head would fit under... Near impossible with the PRHT roll bar.
Depends on the track day and the organiser. Normally you only need a roll cage if you’re running slick tyres. Mazda do have a factory fitted roll bar underneath the ROPS covers on the NC, albeit a small one. The NA and NB models weren’t fitted with roll bars from factory. Most general track days will allow any vehicle with an MOT to run, regardless of the capability of that vehicle 👍
@@CarThought good to know. State side is very different lol
You need to get lowering springs from mx5 parts
How is the lowerd seat now that you have driven more with them?
Much improved! desperate to try it on a long drive (100 miles plus). Think taking the dead stop out was just as useful so together it’s a big improvement!
@@CarThought Did you hear about the gas pedal adjustment? Maby its a leftside thing but i now with the stock setup the clutch is to far away or my right knee is bent. So im looking for the possible options to fix this.
Had the 2.0, crashed it and now I've got the 1.8. Its still brilliant but I do miss the limited slip diff and variable valve timing. The LSD will allow it to power slide and it is a fucking good laugh. Just dont be an idiot like me.
So weird seeing a right hand drive Miata lol shifting with my left hand would be so weird
I've put 145,00 miles in 5 years on my NC. I have to replace the tires (BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2 summers) yearly. By the way, the Comp 2s have very good wet traction.
Wow, really!? I’ve owned my NC since early 2007 and I put the Michelins that Mazda Australia recommend on it and I’m just about to put the 4th set on. I drive mine with enthusiasm but I do only average about 10,000 k’s a year.
Did it treat you well in those miles? Any maintenance/reliability dramas?
@@anthonyplaysbassApart from a suspension upgrade, just regular maintenance. I have an ND Club, now. I love it but I miss the feel of the hydraulic steering in my old NC.
@@mikeb9569 thanks bro for a reply. I'm buying an NC1 in a few hours with 60k kms.
Hopefully it treats me as well as yours does!
@@anthonyplaysbass Just broken in, nice!
I’m about to get and NC Mx5 I live in the U.S I’m 18 but the only thing is that the car is automatic should I go for it? I mean I don’t know how to drive manual but I’d love to learn
Personally I like a rear wheel drive manual sports car but it depends what you are going to use it for! For instance a daily car would probably suit an automatic
@@CarThought yeah it will be my first car to own and I'm pretty sure I'll be using it for everything work, school hangouts with friends, etc you know? if that so you think automatic is a good option?
Is it weird I know where every single place you stopped is? Haha!
If you‘re from the area.. no. If you’re stalking me.. yes 😂
@@CarThought haha yea - former not the latter! Sandbach here.
I noticed my road noise was greatly reduced with different tyres.
Hi! What tyres did you use? Thanks in advance! X
You're not too far from me I guess - you drove through Holmes Chapel at one point, and the end of the vid is at Twemlow viaduct. Oil - it shouldn't use any. My 2007 (owned from new) foldy-top roadster uses none between annual oil changes, and I don't hang around when enjoying its handling. Aircon still works fine after 13 years and clears steamed-up windows on a wet day in seconds. Brakes - why upgrade? The standard ones are progressive and powerful right up to the ABS cutting in. And they don't piggy-piggy squeal! Leave the DSC on and it won't swap ends in the wet. Vince (Wilmslow).
Hi Vince, thanks for the comment! I think I did around 300 miles on track last year, with an oil change before and after each event. Bouncing off the limiter for hours at a time definitely uses some oil..! The stock brakes feel quite spongey after about 5 laps at 3 sisters, so this is why I upgraded to the Mintex and ATE TYP200 fluid. I tend to turn the TC off on track as it’s so intrusive. Hope to see you at an event someday 👍
6-7 k in a year? Good going, I put 25k on my TT lol
I install 2cm spacers to the back wheels.Can anyone tell me about the behavior of the car
Usually people fit spacers for looks as the performance gains are marginal especially where the alternative is to fit a wider tire. As you’ve fitted to the rear you probably won’t notice a heavier steering feel, but maybe some vibration? but it can depend if they are hub centric or not? 20mm seems like a lot to me 🤷♂️ Remember you’ve greatly increased the load on your wheel bearings now, so they might not last as long, especially if driven hard.
Why do you always have the front tires always turned in your side photos?
Looks cool... :)
You didn’t put any copper grease on the tips of the pads, that maybe the issue
Thanks for the comment, they’re mintex racing 1166 track pads, renowned for squealing as the friction material is an endurance race compound (not as bad as XP8’s though!) You can see they don’t squeal when up to temp in one of my track videos. When you say tips of the pads, do you mean on the backing plate that seats into the shim? Or the back of the pad? Copper grease is normally used on the back of the pad to dissipate heat, but as I’ve never had any overheating problems I don’t think this is needed. I don’t see the point in greasing the shims as the total shim movement is probably only 20mm over the life of the pad, usually they’re covered in brake dust, which turns into a paste when mixed with the grease.. just don’t see the point tbh! None of the higher performance cars that I’ve worked on use any so 🤷♂️
I’m looking at buying a MK2 MX-5 soon, but I’m 6’2, could anyone tell me if I’ll have enough room with my height? It’s my only worry rather than going to look at one to realise I won’t fit in it 😂
Hello mate, it’s a really tough one, I’d always recommend going and sitting in one. Everyones body shapes are different even if you’re the same height. And when you’re spending large sums of money I wouldn’t leave it to other people to tell you! 👍🤘
Car Thought yeah you’re not wrong, just laziness on my part😂 cheers mate 👍🏼
You’d want that AC here in Florida! 😄
I agree! Probably a convertible isn’t the best idea!
Car Thought great in the evening and in our version of winter 😊
Well at least you will soon be back to work. 4th July isn't it?
I’m fully booked with perms already!
@@CarThought Lol you worked it out Blow waves!
What do you mean it doesn't have Aircon?
Aircon = no
@@CarThought ha ha 'touche' - OK. It's just that mine does and mines a 2007 NC so a year older I think. I think the a/c is broken though, not sure how cold it should be. Think I've been lucky and got a special edition. It's a 1.8 and has leather heated seats, leather wheel, handbrake, gearstick and A/C. Would dearly love to get it bluethoothed up some how any ideas or videos on that? Love the videos, keep up the good work!
Hi Robert, I believe the aircon to be an option, which mine wasn’t fitted with! Usually non aircon cars end up as track cars 😂 I’ve seen a few different ways of connecting mobiles, but there’s a problem with the stock Bose amps and apparently they sound terrible once connected up to a modern device.. not sure how true this is! Most people will replace with a double din touch screen as it has all the features and more (some have apple car play too). I should have a video soon investigating whether I can use an aux cable or not as mine also doesn’t have this. Thanks for the comment and glad you’re enjoying the vids 👍☕️🤘
The 4x4 high ride height just ruins it. Get some Eibach springs to get it where it should be.
Hi SWT, you’ve written the same comment again..! Got any spare cash? I’ll get it done sooner...
Only the looser don't wave back!
I wave and if they don't wave back I feel like they are the idiots not me, not embarrassed at all.
They don’t wave as you drive a mk3..... 🤣😂🤬
😂 I hope we are all 1 community inside!
They do wave, I get loads of waves when driving my mk3.5
David Storm yeah they wave in pity thinking you should get a really one.....🚗....... only joking mate were one happy family which every model you drive. 👍🏻 👥👥