Mazda MX5 NC LONG TERM OWNERS REVIEW and Walk around with EXHAUST CLIP

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Күн бұрын

Hi Guys,
Here is a comprehensive walk around and mini review of my 2007 Mazda MX5 NC Sport. This video is designed to give those who are new to the MX5 a brief idea of what its like to own one.
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@safbeafbe 8 ай бұрын

I have one, same year same colour, but with a hard top and 1.8. I absolutely love it. Thanks for the vid

@jonsey156 5 жыл бұрын

Looking to buy one around this age - found this really helpful !!

@arceyes 2 жыл бұрын

In the market for an NC. Fantastic video, very informative 🙌 Thanks for highlighting the stickers.

@volcwatcher7563 3 жыл бұрын

Love my 2007 NC. Superb to drive. Comfy as on a long trip. Mine has the electric convertible top, which I highly recommend over the soft top.

@rezer481 3 жыл бұрын

Does it lose much space, as in the trunk?

@patriziodinicola9362 3 жыл бұрын

@@rezer481 No, still plenty of space. 👌

@josephfacey2596 Жыл бұрын

I really like my soft top. Looks right.

@gz617 26 күн бұрын

@@josephfacey2596easy up easy down and a little less weight as well. I like its versatility for sure I’m opening and closing while cruising sometimes or at stoplights

@tommyriley4001 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful video. I am close to buying one myself.

@bsimpson6204 3 жыл бұрын

They are all great cars. I'd recommend anyone try an MX5, great fun!! (The 2.0 ND is even better on fuel, 40mpg being normal) Imo, cruise control and good working air con is well woth having…

@jonsword9508 5 жыл бұрын

That front plate up's the status ...We in America are pretty impressed by that lol Thanks Man

@peacefrog0521 6 жыл бұрын

I actually found it relatively easier to move aside the washer fluid bottle to access the RH headlight, and to remove the air intake box and move aside the fuse/relay box to access the LH headlight. Not spades easier, but not as complicated and painful as going through the wheel arch or removing the bumper.

@runcornbalsall130 3 жыл бұрын

Thx great tip on the panel serial numbers ! Cheers

@loveitorscrapit6673 5 жыл бұрын

Love the car. Thumbs up.

@ziranjinqi 5 жыл бұрын

very helpfull thx dude

@RobWhittlestone 6 жыл бұрын

Hi nice video. Just one thing: 6:27 "air intake box" - you're pointing to the fuse box cover. The air intake and air filter is to the left of the fuse box. All the best, Rob 2009 NCFL 2.0l Sport True Red 6 Spd, Bose, LSD, Bilsteins, 17", Sport exhaust, Variable wiper mod, Delrin door buffers, LEDs for reverse, brake, indicate, park, boot, interior. Combined LED DRLs & fog, roof impregnated by Swissvax, Dashcam. Paint protected with Soft99 Fusso Coat light + foam workaround to stop roof tray resonance droning. Next: 2-DIN Navi+Media. Future: 18" wheels, maybe coilovers.

@FireManiac58 5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen someone not only post their car info at the bottom of a KZfaq comment but also to go into so much detail lol. Sounds like a cool car tho

@sbr7018 5 жыл бұрын

Lol no one cares about all the shit you’ve done to your car

@stevenvicino8687 5 жыл бұрын

Kudos for not slamming the top back. The top is held in place by a single hook and latch, tough Delrin plastic but plastic nevertheless. It WILL fatigue and break over time. Mine failed while parked. Imagine a top opening up at highway speed...I've loved my '06 for 9 years now.

@Ice-ev8si 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking of buying a 2006 model sport 2.0 with 3 previous owners. Any suggestions ???

@lukeskywalker6148 4 жыл бұрын

Best car ever

@washedcrawdad8149 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mr.irrelevant8826 3 жыл бұрын

Does the soft top take care of the rain?

@ketchup5344 4 жыл бұрын

A superb car in every way.👍

@picolascage2449 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video I’m 13 and this is probably gonna be my first car so I wanna research as much about it as I can before I get it in a couple years

@Wheres1342 3 жыл бұрын

I should be posting more Miata videos soon! Check them out

@jamescosstick2233 6 жыл бұрын

Just give up golf mate. you'll get two skydiving rigs in there no problem.

@citabriaable 2 жыл бұрын

Where the hell do you limeys get "boot" and "bonnet" from, a boot is worn on one's foot, a bonnet is what a lady wears on her head :) Just yanking your chain, mate, I'm going to go get a pint and a crumpet, join me when you find your "boot/s." Well done video, cousin, I just bought a 2008 Miata Grand Touring Edition (30K on the clock) same exterior color as yours, but tan leather and Bose CD and speakers. Best driving car I've ever owned. You're welcome to trash me back, dude, there's plenty of nutsy things happening in the good ole US of A, and we also talk funny. Cheers, mate. Stephen

@mikeb9569 5 жыл бұрын

Take the clubs out of the golf bag and pack them in separately, they might fit.

@FrancisHutchings 4 жыл бұрын

All the arty farty shots might have looked better if you had you actually cleaned the car! :D They are nice car to own and run. Love mine!

@tone3560 4 жыл бұрын

2 door saloon, premium petrol, and a small boot

@RogerWittekind 4 жыл бұрын

1:46 "It's super comfortable on long journies." As long as you don't try to sleep in it.

@56Gumball 4 жыл бұрын

Roger Wittekind: ‘Super comfortable on long journeys’...not by a long chalk! The reviewer got that bit wrong. I’ve had mine over 2 years and anything over 30 miles gets really tiresome due to the wind and road noise from the rear end, but it is absolutely terrific on twisty back roads. 👍🏼

@OOICU812 4 жыл бұрын

@@56Gumball I've driven mine from southern Arizona to northern California and back, and enjoyed every mile of it. Not much you can do about the wind noise, but a heavy blanket thrown behind the seats helps quiet the road noise.

@vlenhoff 3 жыл бұрын

@@56Gumball I got my NC2 last November, and it has been a very comfortable cruiser. Maybe you are too tall for it.

@dastrio8435 5 жыл бұрын

Heated seats?? on witch cuts is that

@SLAMTRON 2 жыл бұрын

I won $20 usd betting a guy I could have the roof reset from up & locked to locked down in 2 seconds or less. When you release the center lock lever all you have to do is give it a healthy push and it slams down & locked almost instantly without causing stress nor damage.

@zeb123dee123 4 жыл бұрын

At 6:27 the air intake box you point to is the Fuse Box.

@72hermit 5 жыл бұрын

You forgot about the little cubby holes behind the seats. I use mine to store my CEL code reader and a few rags for checking fluids. Good review, but it looks like you get a few options on that side of the pond that aren't available in the States. Headlight adjustment?

@springy-2112 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you looking at a 2008 for my wife 1.8 how does it behave in the wet with the rear wheel drive is it twitchy or do you not notice ..thanks again great video 👍🏻☮❤

@drivelife.channel 5 жыл бұрын

I have invested in top quality tyres and have to say that it is very stable in the wet:)

@springy-2112 5 жыл бұрын

@@drivelife.channel Thank you its been so long since we had a rear wheel drive but I expect they've come a long way since the 80s .....thanks again 👍🏻☮❤

@drivelife.channel 5 жыл бұрын

@@springy-2112 No worries at all! enjoy! they are great little cars !

@molixrawdi6879 5 жыл бұрын

Hi dude, thanks for the nice informative video, was after a similar car, MX5. wonder if you have any advice regarding 2010 version hardtop VS new 2017 one! with the older one I don't need finance but have option between Kendo and sport, Kendo being nicer to look at but only 5 speed gear box. Hope you can give me some advice! :)

@drivelife.channel 5 жыл бұрын

In terms of the older model I would choose a sport all day everyday, lsd, suspensions and 6 speed box is worth it's weight in gold! I have not had much experience with the new model, they are lovely to look at but the lack of a dual sided exhaust is an issue for me! 😂

@gogox98 3 жыл бұрын

@@slingbart705 It doesn't have to be a v8 for dual exhaust. A turbocharged 4 cylinder would probably also require them I imagine (depending on displacement, boost etc.). I think the guy just prefers the look of dual exhausts, which I absolutely have to agree with. It's just more pleasing to look at.

@slingbart705 3 жыл бұрын

@@gogox98 YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT DO YOU?, both exhaust tips come out of the same "one and only one" muffler. the car would perform the exact same with one tip or two tips, it is strictly a cosmetic thing. What i am ripping him on is the FACT he said he would not buy this car if it didn't have dual exhaust, (and it doesn't because it's only a 4 CYL, A V6 or V8 might have a true dual exhaust.) which then would be his loss of owning a great sports car because if it only had 1 tip. SMH Do you think the Honda Civic Type R had triple exhaust because it has 3 tips out the back? just 4 bangers turbo with a single exhaust. Now Remember I own the same exact car.

@OOICU812 4 жыл бұрын

6:13 you'll want to keep a close eye on that coolant expansion tank and maybe even just replace it before you start having issues. It's part of the pressurized system, and the tanks have a documented history of failing and destroying engines in the 3rd generation MX5 only. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ma6cg89kyt7Jk6s.html

@AngusForbesphoto 5 жыл бұрын

Can you link to the cable for your stereo please

@drivelife.channel 5 жыл бұрын

as requested Goliton® AUX 3.5mm Cable Connect iPod iPhone MP3 Phone Audio to Mazda Car Player connector adapter cable (2 Meters long) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006FFCONA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BtvcDbEP8BKKM

@MiLo-li5lx 3 жыл бұрын

2-300 Pounds service? for my bmws thats the cost of handing over the key to the bmw mechanic. If he needs to touch it, it doubles...

@stevenvicino8687 3 жыл бұрын

Got an "06, same color even. Disagree about the headlight. Open the hood and bend your neck like an owl. You can see the headlight backside no problem. I swapped a bulb out in 5 minutes. Otherwise this is the best car I've ever owned. Still can't believe no spare tire though.

@YesitisDex 4 жыл бұрын

$10,500 USD for a 2011 NC Grand Touring (hardtop) with 104,000 miles a good deal?

@daltonvieth3263 4 жыл бұрын

Not bad, the NC2/3 2009+ have forged internals over the NC1 so more reliable. Ask if it has the suspension package. I love my PRHT, paid $9k for my 2007 touring non sport suspension package with 70k miles.

@BOB-wx3fq 4 жыл бұрын

Paid 4k less for same miles on 06 gt so.. and that was at dealership their price

@kennethbyrd3436 2 жыл бұрын

💛 👋😎 2014 GT MK3 (nc3) Miata so much, I went and put ✨Granpa’s✨ 🏎Casket💨 on the rear plate frame. 😉Most laugh except for the superstitious 😯nes. ~ Fl☀️rida

@stephen579 Жыл бұрын

What about rust, have you found any yet?

@drivelife.channel Жыл бұрын

Rear arches is common :)

@Simon-rx7sv 4 ай бұрын

The cars rust like crazy just don't get it wet , owners blame salt on the roads I say cheap metal used, was really wanting one so been watching reviews,

@mikewilson6128 4 жыл бұрын

You can wash these MX5s.

@drivelife.channel 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a big guy and was just concerned it may shrink more if over washed 🤣🤣🤣

@barackblows1942 4 жыл бұрын

Had it for 18-months and never washed it.

@drivelife.channel 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 too busy driving it!

@BOB-wx3fq 4 жыл бұрын

Ya I just can't be bothered, I even like the car just don't clean it

@ALYDAVIDSON1 5 жыл бұрын

Not really a review, more of a walk around

@autofiras 5 жыл бұрын

Bmw Z3 or Mx-5?

@drivelife.channel 5 жыл бұрын

mx5!

@autofiras 5 жыл бұрын

@@drivelife.channel why ? Hah

@arricammarques1955 5 жыл бұрын

MX 5 fool proof BMW = Break My Windows $$$$

@OOICU812 4 жыл бұрын

@@arricammarques1955 Break My Wallet.

@beforeal580 4 жыл бұрын

How about thinking trading a BMW 650-I for one of these , tell me what you would do ? I probably will never own another Bmw , I will never buy one for sure . Car looks amazing always a head turn . But always head to the repair shop as well. Ultimate driving machine No . Let’s see probably around 80k new , then u can buy it for 15 in 2 years. 👎🏻👎🏻🙏

@drivelife.channel 4 жыл бұрын

I never had a single issue with my mx5! I went to a bmw after it and it gave me a lit of trouble! if you want care free fun motoring then an mx5 is the way to go 😁😁😁