So I’m starting on the journey of getting my first MX5, hopefully a soft top NC…
I’ve been scouring the internet and found what looked to be a decent price for a fairly low mileage NC with the right engine and spec I’m after, also in a nice racing green colour that I’ve not seen many in…
However, having checked the MOT history it seemed to sail through until early 2021 when the rot started in the usual places, front and rear subframe and suspension…
Now it seemed to have a lot of that fixed ie, the latest MOT was a pass with a few advisories for light service corrosion…
Generally would that be expects for a car of this age, 58 plate…
I’m expecting that whatever I end up with will need a trip to a specialist to have the underside treated and protected but i guess im just trying to set my own expectations really…
The last thing I want is to get something and then find it needs a new subframe and all new suspension etc…
I have asked the dealer for what was done to fix the failures on the MOT… breakdown below…
Date tested23 June 2022
PASS
Mileage57,674 miles
Expiry date22 June 2023
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
· Both front and rear subframes have surface corrosion
· Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
· All suspension components have light surface corrosion. Inc shocks springs and all lower arms. Front and rear.
· Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Date tested27 May 2022
FAIL
Mileage57,672 miles
Repair immediately (major defects):
· Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
· Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
· Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
· Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
· Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
· Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
· Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
· Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
· Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
· Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
· Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Date tested10 May 2022
FAIL
Bottom of Form
Mileage57,629 miles
Bottom of Form
Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
· Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively Corroded on Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
· Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Where Floor Meets Rear Seam (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
· Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Where Floor Meets Rear Seam (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
Repair immediately (major defects):
· Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
· Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Faces Are Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
· Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
· Central Underbody Corroded
· Rear Rear Subframe and Suspension Components Are Corroded
Any tips or advise would be greatly appreciated…
Cheers