It will get better mate, parts are cheap as chips though, MX-5 parts still have their offer on, 4 oem disc's and EBC ultima pads for £79.95 all in. Cam belt is cheap enough but it's best to do the cam and crank oil seals at the same time.

Mine has just been done by Glen Cowley up our way, he knows his way around MX-5's and is an absolute star.

£149 for Parts (www.mx-5parts.co.uk)- Cambelt / tensioners / Aux Belts / Oil Filter / Fuel Filter / Oil Seals / Mazda Rocker Cover gasket / Water pump

£240 for Labour including MOT / Brake fluid change / Diff and Gearbox oil / Fitting and setting up all of the above / coolant

I am doing a tour of the D-Day beaches in mine with my son in May and then onto the Nurburgring for a couple of days (if it's still there), can't wait

Yeah, luckily I have Freelance Mazda in Chatham at my doorstep who are highly rated. Have you got a link to that brake offer, can't find any ention of it on their site?

Glad you got one sorted

Will be more rewarding overall, once those bits are done and out of the way, and you know they've been sorted :yes:

Sort a thread out with some pics for us too see

Sorry hertsnminds, I have to disagree with the Mk3 being a step forward in Driving pleasure.

Maybe it wasn't the change from Mk2 to Mk3 that made the difference but the change form 1.8, 5 speed to 2.0, 6 speed with Eibach springs that made the newer car feel better to drive. For me the Mk3 feels more planted (but maybe that is the suspension tweak).

Woohoo I bought one, and I can't stop grinning

It's a 1994 UK 1.8 in Classic red. Came with a hardtop too! It's like chalk and cheese with the Fabia, I keep having to remember to rev it and keep revving! Think the VRS is quicker, but my god this little car puts a smile back on my face! Will get pics up soon. Big thanks to Skomaz, your buyers guide post was very helpful to me.

reckon I'll use up the full tank of Esso supreme I treated her to tomorrow

You would be suprised just how quick these cars are when using all the rev range

mines being a reet PITA at the moment, but it will be ready for the summer!

Get it in for a good service and get the rear brakes cleaned/lubed up... they are a weak point on the car (ive just had to shell out for new calipers)