Are imported cars undersealed to the same standard?
Yes. Any all MX5s/Eunos's/Roadsters/Miatas are undersealed to exactly the same standard at the factory,Which to be honest was a flash over and not the best, what is applied over time and with the MX5/Eunos/Roadster/Miata being a low sports car this underseal can be scraped and chipped off. Problems with salted roads and bare metal are accentuated in the UK (in Japan they use snow tyres and chains, hence generally rust-free vehicles) so we recommend you get your car undersealed and box sections done if you intend to keep it for a considerable time.
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Are 'UK' MX5s built in the UK?
No. All MX5s/Eunoss/Roadsters/Miatas are built in Hiroshima, Japan. That's right, even 'UK' cars are built in Japan. They too are imported over to this country.
Don't believe us? Phone your local Mazda dealer and ask them!
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How do I know the MX5 wasn't stolen in Japan?
There was a short period a good few years ago where a number of imports were stolen from Japan, processed in Dubai and then imported into the UK via Ireland. These cars still rightfully belong to their owners in Japan and there were some cases of cars being recovered and the UK owner being completely out of pocket with no recompense.
Thankfully this was only true of the more luxury high end marques such as the more expensive Lexus. There was no money to be made from cheap sports cars so the theives didn't bother with them.
There is a Police check at the dockside in Japan before the car is allowed to be exported. When registering the car in the UK the DVLA check with Interpol that the car is not recorded as being stolen.
At this time we do not know of and have never ever heard of a stolen (imported) Eunos,s/Roadsters ending up in the UK, from ANY source?.( if you have a story , then lets hear it)
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Aren't all Japanese MX5s left-hand drive?
No. The Japanese drive on the same side of the road as the UK, the steering wheel is on the right.
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Aren't import MX5 parts hard to find?
No. Contrary to what Mazda would have you believe 99% of the parts are exactly the same as on 'English spec' Mx5s. They all rolled off the same production line in Hiroshima, Japan. The sheer quantity of imports in this country has led to a growing market of specialist importers of car parts. Meaning We never need to order parts from Japan. Ever since I imported my first Eunos/Roadster I didn't once have any problems getting parts here in the UK.
Mazda dealerships were funny about dealing with a import here at the beginning but have since seen sense and released they were losing out on our hard earned , so even if you go to a dealership i am sure they will help.
Both new and second hand, parts and a very wide selection of accessories are available from many outlets and are very easy to source, including from our sponsors Autolinmx5 and Jass performance.... even to the fact that Mazda Japan are still having 80% of the parts still made for the MK 1 because of just how they are still popular and stood the test of time.
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Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
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This post is a natural product made from recycled electrons. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects, the articles/answers/comments are provided for information purposes and they are not intended to substitute informed professional advice, I or mazdamenders.net cannot personally be hold responsible for any damage occurred from following this procedure or any injuries from it. Proceed at your own risk.
Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
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This post is a natural product made from recycled electrons. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects, the articles/answers/comments are provided for information purposes and they are not intended to substitute informed professional advice, I or mazdamenders.net cannot personally be hold responsible for any damage occurred from following this procedure or any injuries from it. Proceed at your own risk.
Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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