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Arguably, the Mazda MX-5 was single-handedly responsible for the revival of the sports car market. The first Mazda MX-5 models (known as Miata in the USA and Eunos in Japan) are now 18 years old, and examples of this popular roadster are now plentiful and affordable on the second-hand market. Although MX-5s have a reputation for reliability and durability - even with high mileages - there are still a few areas that are likely to need attention on early cars, whether through inevitable wear-and-tear or because they are known sources of trouble.
Do it up! Mazda MX-5 is the first title in the new Do
it up! series from Haynes, provides expert advice on how to breathe new life into a used and perhaps tired example of this modern-day classic. From preventative maintenance to the renewal of worn components and details of known problems and how to fix them, the down-to-earth text, aided by over 500 colour illustrations and numerous step-by-step procedures, provides all the information required to enjoy an MX-5 on a budget. In addition, author Paul Hardiman covers the story of the MX-5's development and evolution, and provides invaluable advice on what to look for and what to avoid when buying a second-hand MX-5/Eunos/Miata, including information on buying imported cars.
Aimed primarily at owners of Mk1 cars built from 1989 to 1997, but also covering many features of the Mk2 and "Mk 2.5" models, the Do it up! Mazda MX-5 includes details of how to carry out all the recommended routine maintenance and servicing procedures, from oil level checking to cam-belt renewal, how to renew components that commonly need attention on high-mileage cars, including suspension components, the clutch and the window-lift mechanism, and how to renew easily damaged body components, including the hood and nose-cone. Useful tips are included throughout, and there is also advice on carrying out simple modifications, such as fitting uprated lighting, uprated brakes and modified instrument dial faces. The appendices include detailed specifications for each model and a list of useful contacts.
The Do it up! Mazda MX-5 is an essential guide for all owners and prospective owners of the world's best-selling roadster.
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Notes to Editors:
Author Paul Hardiman is
a freelance motoring writer with a strong interest in practical subjects. He
has written for many
of the UK's leading motoring magazines. He lives in Oxford.
The information on this page is supplied courtesy of Haynes Publishing, please
credit accordingly if you intend to use it.
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Released in 2007
