Are these missing cam cover bolts?

Technical Area Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc
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  1. My model of MX-5 is: NB 2.5
  2. I’m based near: tenbury
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: cam cover bolting

I just did a service on my car (just purchased) and whilst changing the plugs noticed some oil leaking from the cam cover and also what appeared to be missing bolts from the cam cover.

I just wanted to check with someone more experienced that these are actually missing bolts as I find it hard to believe that it has been driving around like this and maybe they are unused or something.

Please see attached photo, I have highlighted what appears to be unused bolt holes in picture.

In the Haynes manual the picture seems to show these holes as unused, maybe I am OK.

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No, there are no missing bolts from those holes. The wiring harness for the coil packs have/had plastic clips that push into them.

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That’s a relief! Thank you, that’s put my mind at rest.

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Yes noticed that several times over the last eight years but rest assured nothing missing from there not sure what the threaded holes are for but if Haynes does not mention them you are good to go :smiling_face_with_sunglasses::+1:

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