THE CCW VIEW

‘I’ll have to declare an interest – I’m on my second example, and thoroughly recommend these early MX-5s for their beautifully balanced underpinnings, rev-happy engines and the amount of club and specialist support out there. I wouldn’t be put off by one with a sixfigure mileage – these cars can easily take it if they’re looked after – just make sure that the cambelt and water pump have been changed. The bigger priority is making sure that there’s no corrosion.’