Used car vehicle inspection service?

Buying a ‘5 and Insurance advice Buying Advice
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Hello. Advice pls. I am viewing an NC which looks good. However, being a mechanical numpty I am thinking of having a vehicle inspection done. Having owned Land Rovers in the past I am nervous about rust… and some threads on here have fed my paranoia
Any recommendations on who could do this?
Is it overkill? Other advice?
Many thanks

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Always worth getting a second opinion when buying a used car of a type unfamiliar to you.

Almost all ten year old MX-5’s will show signs of rust, unless they have been extremely well pampered, there are some of those out there.

Much of that rust will be surface non structural.

The thing is not to be frightened by it, particularly if you only keep your cars for a year or two, but grab the bull by the horns do your home work vis cost of any possible repairs and future rust proofing and factor that into any offer you make to buy.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

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Let’s start with where you’re based, and where the car is that you’re interested in.

Not beyond the realms of possibility that a fellow member could be nearby and willing to give you an honest appraisal.

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Put up the details of any purchase on the forum and the members will be able to give you their opinions

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Yes, sorry
Looking at an NC 2014 PRHT
Car based near Stansted, I am near Redhill.
Thanks again

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If we could have a link to the advert or the registration number, then we could better advise you on the car.

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Thanks all. Heart overruled head and just bought a 25th anniversary…! 20k miles. It even has the Mazda 25th jacket in the boot.
Some signs of rust on a few bolts and struts but superficial. Older ones next to it were rather bad.
Now I need to scroll though this forum for recommendations on rust treatment and proofing in the Surrey / Sussex area. Thank you again. Great forum

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This company has quite a few videos of their work. https://themx5restorer.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/@lightsuplightsdown3018/videos

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Another recommendation for MX5Restorer here. I’m in Dorking, it’s a lovely run down to Pevensey,.

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Thank you. I have the booked for full inspection and rust proof sealing in January. Fingers crossed…

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Neighbours. I am in Reigate.
I will try and join Area meetings in the New year. Cheers

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Is it the one from PVC Mazda? Number 722? Looks lovely in the photos

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Yes. It does drive really nicely. Picking it up next week

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Nice one. He does source some good looking examples.