My '95 NA had rust on both rear sills. A big problem on UK cars. So I cut it out and rewelded. It had already been badly patched on both sides by a previous owner - probably to get it through the MOT test. It's a guaranteed MOT fail in the UK. Had it on the front too but fortunately it was only the outer skin. The inner wings were fine. Everywhere else seems ok. Glad I bought an NA though. On the NB, in addition to losing the pop ups, they also changed the design of the front chassis legs and as a result they rust like crazy in that area. It's also really difficult to see unless you really know what you're looking for. Practically all of them go that way and it's apparently very complex to fix. So potential NB purchasers beware!
If you have a MK2 (NB), another place where rust occurs is the chassis rails. This happens on MK2s because there is a double skin where moisture collects inside. Therefore, causing the chassis rails to rust from the inside out. The MK1 only has a single skin which means the MK1 MX5s don't suffer from this problem.
Also in the battery area. Mine had rust there, door jams where the header seal drains to and underneath of boot lid - all sorted. Still to do are the sills but I've bought a welder and going to give that a try myself.
I honestly just noticed that rust seems to have coated my entire engine block, even though the cylinder head and top both look okay. I never even noticed it the whole 5 years I've had it...I guess it's time to stress out 🙃 Definitely have been ruing the day that I'd have to take my engine bay apart, but I guess it was inevitable 😩😩
Nice and useful, those cars are gorgeous but can turn into rust bucket pretty quickly. For the front wings I'm surprised there is no solution to redirect the water properly.
Great video for the next buyer…..possible me….going to look at a .2009 Mazda MX-5….really hard to inspect all when you go to car dealer….I’ve already looked at 4 mx5’s….was not happy. One had water in the trunk and the floor board standing. I believe it embarrassed the dealer when I pointed out the water….thanks for a great video……
Top of the rear arches, inside the arch, the jacking points, inner front arch, behind the weather strip on the top of the windshield. Theres so many places lol
growing up going through every phase imaginable and deciding i want a miata at age 7 has been very interesting these past 3 months i will say. i got my car a couple days before i got my license and she was great, an 05 silver miata with only 40k and costed $7k! but then she decided that she needs about 4-5 cranks to turn over after driving for a while. that part is the most confusing to me because i am a 16 year old homeschooled girl and i have no idea what to do about it?! and i do have so much nasty stuff in the drainage it’s crazy i didn’t know i needed to clean it. it’s been hectic but i have enjoyed it, i love my car sm. she just scares me lolll help would be appreciated by anyone btw
Could you cover the miata drain holes and cleaning them? My pinch welds kinda look like mashed potatoes because of scraping and jacking up the car so I can't even clear out the clog. If you could create new drain holes by drilling somewhere that'd be so helpful.
Quick question I have a 1990 miata mx5, do you have power steering? My steering wheel is really hard to turn and is there way to make it easier to turn?
In 1990 the A package and the B package came with power steering, but the base model didn't. If your car came with the steel wheels then its a base model. If your car has power steering, alloy wheels, and a leather steering wheel then you probably have either the A or B package.
th-cam.com/video/IbIQntrBNw4/w-d-xo.html This video shows how to remove power steering, you can check your car to see if it has what I removed! If it doesn't have it it could be added.
I'll be working on a video on that come springtime, it has it's pros and cons. They're mostly pros, but then again, they're small and relatively unsafe in a crash which doesn't necessarily go well with inexperience
You're welcome! It is a Boss Frog roll bar but they have gone out of business. Padding can be picked up through hard dog if I remember correctly, but the cover is custom
Hi I’m also from ct and was looking for an NA Miata to get I’m a senior in high school so I don’t have too much cash to spend is there any places I should look to find them. Right now I have been looking at salvages to fix up.
😂id say I’m lucky to have a car here in New England that isn’t too rusty. But believe me, I’ve seen some UK stuff on Facebook marketplace, you guys got rust!!
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If you've got a Miata you've probably got rust... where is it the worst on yours?
Sills and a pillars
Yeah , fixed the rust on the front and make a filter/mesh for debris on the engine bay.
my lower control arms lmao...thats it
My '95 NA had rust on both rear sills. A big problem on UK cars. So I cut it out and rewelded. It had already been badly patched on both sides by a previous owner - probably to get it through the MOT test. It's a guaranteed MOT fail in the UK.
Had it on the front too but fortunately it was only the outer skin. The inner wings were fine. Everywhere else seems ok.
Glad I bought an NA though. On the NB, in addition to losing the pop ups, they also changed the design of the front chassis legs and as a result they rust like crazy in that area. It's also really difficult to see unless you really know what you're looking for. Practically all of them go that way and it's apparently very complex to fix. So potential NB purchasers beware!
Fenders and quarter panels. Other spots to be discovered.
If you have a MK2 (NB), another place where rust occurs is the chassis rails. This happens on MK2s because there is a double skin where moisture collects inside. Therefore, causing the chassis rails to rust from the inside out. The MK1 only has a single skin which means the MK1 MX5s don't suffer from this problem.
any way to fix or avoid it?
Also in the battery area. Mine had rust there, door jams where the header seal drains to and underneath of boot lid - all sorted. Still to do are the sills but I've bought a welder and going to give that a try myself.
Those are some more good ones! Good luck with your repair!
I honestly just noticed that rust seems to have coated my entire engine block, even though the cylinder head and top both look okay. I never even noticed it the whole 5 years I've had it...I guess it's time to stress out 🙃 Definitely have been ruing the day that I'd have to take my engine bay apart, but I guess it was inevitable 😩😩
Nice and useful, those cars are gorgeous but can turn into rust bucket pretty quickly. For the front wings I'm surprised there is no solution to redirect the water properly.
You definitely have to keep up on them especially here in New England. Some of the drain solutions on this car are definitely a bit weird...
@@CashedOutCars Yeah the one in the front wing is a very peculiar design. And carried over to the MK2 as well :)
"So where do they rust?"
"Everywhere"
Please do the second video on cleaning the water and decree areas
I'll add it to the list of things to do, stay tuned!
Great video for the next buyer…..possible me….going to look at a .2009 Mazda MX-5….really hard to inspect all when you go to car dealer….I’ve already looked at 4 mx5’s….was not happy. One had water in the trunk and the floor board standing. I believe it embarrassed the dealer when I pointed out the water….thanks for a great video……
I'm just in the middle of repairing the two rear rockers and replacing one of the front fenders. All exactly like you show.
Best of luck with the restoration! It’ll be very satisfying when it’s done
Big thanks man for this videos it's VERY clear and very important and HELP SO MUCH a lot for future buyers like me ....appreciate it ❤
Great content man, keep it up!
Thanks my friend, will do!
Top of the rear arches, inside the arch, the jacking points, inner front arch, behind the weather strip on the top of the windshield. Theres so many places lol
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Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. I see your channel growing quite quickly too! Congrats man!
growing up going through every phase imaginable and deciding i want a miata at age 7 has been very interesting these past 3 months i will say. i got my car a couple days before i got my license and she was great, an 05 silver miata with only 40k and costed $7k! but then she decided that she needs about 4-5 cranks to turn over after driving for a while. that part is the most confusing to me because i am a 16 year old homeschooled girl and i have no idea what to do about it?! and i do have so much nasty stuff in the drainage it’s crazy i didn’t know i needed to clean it. it’s been hectic but i have enjoyed it, i love my car sm. she just scares me lolll
help would be appreciated by anyone btw
Cool video thanks for sharing 👍 🤙
You bet!
NB miata and rust on the underside of both doors
Yes that's a good one, the NAs do too. Thanks for your comment!
Could you cover the miata drain holes and cleaning them? My pinch welds kinda look like mashed potatoes because of scraping and jacking up the car so I can't even clear out the clog. If you could create new drain holes by drilling somewhere that'd be so helpful.
Yessir I'll add it to the list of videos to make!
Quick question I have a 1990 miata mx5, do you have power steering? My steering wheel is really hard to turn and is there way to make it easier to turn?
In 1990 the A package and the B package came with power steering, but the base model didn't. If your car came with the steel wheels then its a base model. If your car has power steering, alloy wheels, and a leather steering wheel then you probably have either the A or B package.
th-cam.com/video/IbIQntrBNw4/w-d-xo.html This video shows how to remove power steering, you can check your car to see if it has what I removed! If it doesn't have it it could be added.
What do you think about buying a Miata for first car?
I'll be working on a video on that come springtime, it has it's pros and cons. They're mostly pros, but then again, they're small and relatively unsafe in a crash which doesn't necessarily go well with inexperience
@@CashedOutCars thanks, I'll be waiting for video
Hi and thanks for the videos! Could you please let me know what make and model that roll bar is? Did you get the padded part from the same company?
You're welcome! It is a Boss Frog roll bar but they have gone out of business. Padding can be picked up through hard dog if I remember correctly, but the cover is custom
Hi I’m also from ct and was looking for an NA Miata to get I’m a senior in high school so I don’t have too much cash to spend is there any places I should look to find them. Right now I have been looking at salvages to fix up.
I frequently look on Craigslist and FB marketplace, there’s also some deals on Copart once in a while but I haven’t bought from there before
@@CashedOutCars thanks a lot I’ll be looking
Hey I live in higganum I noticed that you are in Connecticut we should get together
no rust here in Phoenix Arizona haha
Is that even rust?... Come to the Uk man, you'll see what rust means😂😂
😂id say I’m lucky to have a car here in New England that isn’t too rusty. But believe me, I’ve seen some UK stuff on Facebook marketplace, you guys got rust!!
😂😂😂Definitely!
Lmao you think UK has rust? Go to Northeast US. New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Maine, etc...vehicles actually falling apart there.
Alright. Maybe I shouldn't buy a Miata from 2002 then
Just look it over well, they’re great cars!
You’re subtitles are a bit fucked. Lmao
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You could have saved yourself 8 minutes by simply pointing at the car.