The prices in the UK are far cheaper than in Australia though, cheapest MX5 I could find was about $7,000AUD and it had about 270,000kms on the clock, though you could get a decent one for 10K. The parts and labor costs would also probably be way higher here :(
***** Although a bit biased, they sure do put up a good show. Too bad they give out wrong price indications though. They make it sound way cheaper than it is in reality. (they have sponsors, unlike any other person daily driving an MX5...
Matt this video was brilliant!! That smile when you accelerated that mx5 was soo genuine I just couldn't stop smiling myself! More videos like this please! Loved it, can't wait to see the result! :]
Meister R coilovers have always been the suspension I choose, have used other brands in the past but these are the brand I have stuck with, have had a set on my car for over 4 years now and there still like new. Also they have one of the best customer service I have ever experienced
Alex Folkner Sweet. I haven't looked for one around me lately. But I can't really justify having a NA as a toy yet. I'll wait until I'm done with college. Haha.
If you're after any performance from your MX5 then Nick at Skuzzle is by far the best person. Genuine guy, great laugh and there's nothing that he doesn't know about them. His work is honestly second to none.
You guys are so lucky...that MX-5 would cost a minimum $8k here in Canada. One I looked at yesterday looked just like yours but had only 35k on it, guy wanted $12k for it.
Great video. Not that I don't enjoy the usual review videos this is exactly the type of video that enthusiast have a difficult time finding. Thanks Matt.
MX-5s not expensive in the US, but not so unbelievably cheap as in UK. The only the you could get for 1K lbs in the US is a bad clunker or a hidden gem. 1k lbs approx $1300 in the US is pretty much nothing, a car that hopefully will run for a year if you are lucky. I can't imagine getting that MX-5 for under $2500 n the US.
When I was shopping for cars I actually ended up buying a used MX-5 over a used Boxter. Once I found out what a nightmare the Boxters are to work on, I'm really glad I made that choice. Never regretted the choice of a stock MX-5. Simple to repair, cheap to repair and it only cost me $4000. Best purchase ever.
Nice to see some in the UK are now quoting rwhp (which is what a chassis dyno measures) and not extrapolating crank bhp and quoting it as gospel. Would be interesting to perform the same experiment using a TorSen LSD, bigger braked (including ABS), wider tyred 2001 onwards Sport model fitted with upgraded suspension bushes and a decent set of anti-roll bars (e.g. 1.125” hollow front, 12mm rear).
LOL! Here (Portugal), i just have to make 1km to get a dyno run for 35€ on a local tune shop...in UK ou USA will be the same, i have visit enought foruns to know that
The miata weighs 500-600 pounds lighter depending on model and has a shorter wheel base. At low speeds and normal driving, it's more fun regardless of price. Just like most people would agree a go kart is more fun than a car, that's a miata compared to almost any other car.
LlLnig now, some people with weak personalities feel better buying expensive cars, boost their ego in front of others, that’s another story, and I would agree, those people may be better with the s2000
A stiffer front sway bar would've been a good investment. The mx-5 sway bars are made to over-steer a bit out of the box, because it's more fun to drive like that. Having it tend to under-steer slightly however can improve your lap times and make the car more stable and less twitchy at corner entry. In any case a great and easy build for a fun track car and daily.
Yowzoe For hard driving in general I'd get the thickest one available to you for a good price. If you look into tubular sway bars you can even find ones that are up to 29mm thick and still save weight, but they're a little more expensive.
Even in 2019, the cheapest Miata I can find similar to his is going for about $4,000-5,000.... (though remaining examples have probably depreciated fully by now, and may be going up in price!)
I have the same supercharger on my 2003 and I made 200 at 8 psi. 171hp at 5 psi. I also use the Trackdog fuel and timing cards and AEM water/methanol injection because the summer temps get to 115° F here.
I upgraded my 92 Na with not too much difficulty using jack stands and brute force, all in all not too hard, the only part i am not going to atempt when i turbo mine this year is the clutch, that is beyond backyard shops i feel
Auto Express they sure are, I payed arround 6.000 € for an mx5 nb-fl from 2004 with about 124.000 km on it (that would be 4,727 British Pounds for an mx5 with 77.050 miles in Belgium, Also I can't find any supercharger under 2.819 British Pounds over here.
Nice... and I'm glad you did the first lap and tuning on a whole episode, unlike Motortrend with that Nissan that has been going on for months already and nothing...
asambi69 you are the moron thinking you can drive money. What good is $5,000 sitting in the bank? You still need a car stupid. Some people choose to enjoy their money, you choose to do nothing. Moron.
All those parts are removable and will sell for similar to what you bought them for. Plus its a FACT that mx5 of this era are gaining not losing value. Oh and mods on them tend to increase the value not too far off the value of the parts fitted.
you know, excitement has not necessarily something to do with quick laptimes. i am a boxster owner, but i think in this case the mx5 would be the more exciting car on the track because it's a bit trickier to drive and pivots and wiggles it's rear a bit more than the porsche. the porsche would still be the overall better car, but just for the fun of it, the mx5 would in my opinion be the better choice.
One of my mates had a fully built, bored/stroked block, and custom turbo kit running over 20psi of boost on a custom tune on his NA Miata. There is NOTHING in the world quicker than a built Miata, and it was the fastest machine I had ever driven. Even Ferrari's and track bikes were made to look foolish. Mazda engineers are geniuses who offer an affordable car with endless potential. Nothing competes with a "modded" Miata!
Whacking a mega short ratio torsen in will improve acceleration and road based hoonery. Does make long cruises more of a pain but then thats not what it's for....
Dont you just love how his face turns bright red in happiness and excitement when he accelerates the mazda for the first time?
That face made this video and even put a smile on my face.
I love that supercharger whine!
That's why everyone needs a supercharger in their life.
It was the face of true Happiness
benpowersification Could not be said better
September 2019 and this mx5 is still going strong and annoying nosy old ladies 😂
I am not particularly interested in what you think!
@@shinguin6233 Loved that interaction
Matt still looks the same 6 years later, what a lucky person 😂
I'm in love with that supercharger whine
It literally sent shivers down my spine. I want one in my life so badly.
I have never driven both so I don't know which one I'd pick.
Same here... I need a supercharger in my life too! :D
In a tunnel the whine is louder than the exhaust. Its magic. :-D
lambosuperl u
buy a mx 5 with 86,000 miles for $1,500?
please show me where
+Zenica Europe. lol
+Zenica English pounds not dollars
+needraintodrift 1000 pounds = 1500 dollars
***** you are right...my bad I thought Matt said 1500 pounds
Cameron Newman Those types of Miatas in Australia would cost me upwards of 8 grand.
What a way to use company's money to upgrade his own car.
Nice work if you can get it.
xD
Mazda miata flush mount lights
It's called genius
@@MatthewTaylor3 well he gotta look at his car now
This kind of mods video should be done more. Love it.
Nah, the more the better. You know what I mean?
The prices in the UK are far cheaper than in Australia though, cheapest MX5 I could find was about $7,000AUD and it had about 270,000kms on the clock, though you could get a decent one for 10K. The parts and labor costs would also probably be way higher here :(
Amen!
*****
Although a bit biased, they sure do put up a good show. Too bad they give out wrong price indications though. They make it sound way cheaper than it is in reality. (they have sponsors, unlike any other person daily driving an MX5...
Really interesting video. Love stuff like this. The smile on Matt's face as he accelerates for the first time is golden!!
Gavin S Thanks for the kind words!
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Matt this video was brilliant!!
That smile when you accelerated that mx5 was soo genuine I just couldn't stop smiling myself!
More videos like this please! Loved it, can't wait to see the result! :]
Rajiv Kishore The new CHM.
Well done. Looking forward to part 2.
Meister R coilovers have always been the suspension I choose, have used other brands in the past but these are the brand I have stuck with, have had a set on my car for over 4 years now and there still like new. Also they have one of the best customer service I have ever experienced
Enjoyed the mechanics part, he seems like a really nice who knows his trade and enjoys it! Nice to see in this day and age
Can't wait to see how it does. LOVE this kind of video!
Going for the super charger: Damn good choise imo.
That was the BIGGEST SMILE on MATTS Face EVER on this channel.
best Auto Express video I've seen for a while
1000 pounds for an MX5 in the UK, so that about $1500 here in the US, people here want at least $3000 or more for a NB (Mark 2) Miata. :(
20000kr here in norway
I've found a few floating around for 1800-2000 here in Virginia. In pretty good shape too.
Alex Folkner Send some to me in NY. Everyone wants way too much even for ones in rough shape. (would prefer getting a fixer upper anyway)
I'm actually going to pick up an NA this weekend for $1500 for a daily while I build my rx7. Granted I have to make a trip about 3 hours north for it.
Alex Folkner Sweet. I haven't looked for one around me lately. But I can't really justify having a NA as a toy yet. I'll wait until I'm done with college. Haha.
Your mechanic looks as though he knows good grade when he sees it.
I recognize them stoner eyes too. 😁
He was just knackered. I've known Nick for years and his only vice is a cold pint of Guinness.
@@TeamHorneyRacing lol right. There are people I've known my whole life that dont know I smoke
Didn't expect you here love your videos
Ayeeee
This mechanic looks like he just got done crying for the last hour lol
he was in a load of videos from car throttle project mx5
Probably because he was the on working on the car :D !
Nah obviously its caus he was stones AF, probably nervious for the interview, trying to take the edge off
Weed
Definitiv weed!
That whine from the supercharger is incredible!
Need an exhaust though. It would be cherry on top :)
I really like the sound of MX-5 with supercharger :)
"it's probably worth a thousand pounds"... Oh god i miss those times
Oh my god the sound and speed of that supercharged Miata.... I am definitely supercharging my BRZ after watching this my god.
If you're after any performance from your MX5 then Nick at Skuzzle is by far the best person. Genuine guy, great laugh and there's nothing that he doesn't know about them. His work is honestly second to none.
your mechanics high as hell
those eyes. that hair. that soothing calm voice
Your face when you accelerated Mat! Looks like so much fun...
You guys are so lucky...that MX-5 would cost a minimum $8k here in Canada. One I looked at yesterday looked just like yours but had only 35k on it, guy wanted $12k for it.
Mighty Car Mods finally reached the UK.
Great video. Not that I don't enjoy the usual review videos this is exactly the type of video that enthusiast have a difficult time finding. Thanks Matt.
It amazes me how cheap these MX-5s are in the UK!
It doesn't amaze me.
because no1 outside of the Uk wants a car with the steering wheel on the wrong side :P
Benzintrinker ‘ there’s plenty of countries who drive on the right side of the road (that’s the left side of the road)
TreeroyJ here in Australia luckily they’re rust-free , sadly still too expensive 🏎
MX-5s not expensive in the US, but not so unbelievably cheap as in UK. The only the you could get for 1K lbs in the US is a bad clunker or a hidden gem. 1k lbs approx $1300 in the US is pretty much nothing, a car that hopefully will run for a year if you are lucky. I can't imagine getting that MX-5 for under $2500 n the US.
I had no idea Ross Noble knew so much about MX-5s.
Dan Bailey did know what you were talking about then Boom seen him... brilliant
When I was shopping for cars I actually ended up buying a used MX-5 over a used Boxter. Once I found out what a nightmare the Boxters are to work on, I'm really glad I made that choice. Never regretted the choice of a stock MX-5. Simple to repair, cheap to repair and it only cost me $4000. Best purchase ever.
classic video, OG Mat Watson
Holy hell, that is one of the best blowers I've ever heard~ Affirms for me why I prefer them over turbos.
Cool idea!! Do more of that and more often!
S2000 modding next? Against some convertible sports car (Jag?)
no matter what the outcome was... It was fun.
Looking forward to Part 2!
Best Auto Express video I can remember, more of the same please!
Nice to see some in the UK are now quoting rwhp (which is what a chassis dyno measures) and not extrapolating crank bhp and quoting it as gospel.
Would be interesting to perform the same experiment using a TorSen LSD, bigger braked (including ABS), wider tyred 2001 onwards Sport model fitted with upgraded suspension bushes and a decent set of anti-roll bars (e.g. 1.125” hollow front, 12mm rear).
Love the video and this is what I would love to do as well. Either a MX 5 or a Land Rover Defender (but as a work horse). Can't wait for the Par r 2.
Link to part 2: Part 2: Modded Mazda MX-5 (Miata) takes on Porsche Boxster on track
what about the cost of dyno runs that are not cheap easily spend another grand for that
donkykóng Are you serious? A dyno run can be made it about 30 bucks...
Yeah good luck with that why don't you go try see how far you get
LOL! Here (Portugal), i just have to make 1km to get a dyno run for 35€ on a local tune shop...in UK ou USA will be the same, i have visit enought foruns to know that
donkykóng And more, no one here will ask more then 50€ per a dyno run. But dyno run is not a ecu tune...maybe that is what you want to said
The NB miata is a quality car. The interior materials are on par with porsche boxter. Rock solid car.
Excellent video, Mat!
One of the most fun and interesting videos I have seen in a while. I can't wait for the next one. Well done, gents!
Myself owning a turbo version. I attend airstrip attacks and to date I've done over 150mph over the 1/2 mile straightaway. Way fun
SWAY BARS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Geez Matt, you're everywhere! Next thing I know I'll be seeing you on Top Gear!
Great video, can't wait to see the second to see how the car is on the track.
I really couldn't care less if the S2000 is better than an MX-5, I would pick an MX-5 over an S2000 any day!
Never understood that argument. It performs better, but it's a step up in price too. What is there to argue about lol
+WowzaBoyz people who want miata over s2000 is broke people who can't afford s2000
The miata weighs 500-600 pounds lighter depending on model and has a shorter wheel base. At low speeds and normal driving, it's more fun regardless of price. Just like most people would agree a go kart is more fun than a car, that's a miata compared to almost any other car.
LlLnig Or they want a sleeper.
LlLnig now, some people with weak personalities feel better buying expensive cars, boost their ego in front of others, that’s another story, and I would agree, those people may be better with the s2000
6:55 - The same face everyone makes when first driving a Miata! lol :D
A stiffer front sway bar would've been a good investment. The mx-5 sway bars are made to over-steer a bit out of the box, because it's more fun to drive like that. Having it tend to under-steer slightly however can improve your lap times and make the car more stable and less twitchy at corner entry. In any case a great and easy build for a fun track car and daily.
Looks like front sway bars for NAs range from 11mm to 21mm. Is bigger always better (for a hard-driving daily)?
Yowzoe
For hard driving in general I'd get the thickest one available to you for a good price. If you look into tubular sway bars you can even find ones that are up to 29mm thick and still save weight, but they're a little more expensive.
Even in 2019, the cheapest Miata I can find similar to his is going for about $4,000-5,000.... (though remaining examples have probably depreciated fully by now, and may be going up in price!)
I have the same supercharger on my 2003 and I made 200 at 8 psi. 171hp at 5 psi. I also use the Trackdog fuel and timing cards and AEM water/methanol injection because the summer temps get to 115° F here.
For a second I thought I was watching a carwow video.
Love the mechanic Nick looks knowledgable and super agreeable, but HAF haha
Love the boxster look, my MR2 Spyder is close in looks but always seems like the slightly awkward cousin
Ad08r. I see you are a man of culture as well.
Really want the MX-5 to win this one!
lol theres me thinking suspension was very easy to change
I upgraded my 92 Na with not too much difficulty using jack stands and brute force, all in all not too hard, the only part i am not going to atempt when i turbo mine this year is the clutch, that is beyond backyard shops i feel
Do is see a new drive channel in the making!!!!! SUBSCRIBED
No matter what the question is, the answer almost always is Miata.
(Oh and Flying Miata FTW) Robin Colliver
Great video! Subscribed just because of this video! Right Mods, must be lots of fun. Greez from Germany
That was fun guys. I love the MX-5 and I really do love Porsche so it's hard to pick. But money talks.. MX-5
Mazda Miata smiles per gallon: I lost track 5 miles ago because I'm still smiling and laughing.
Clean NB miata with 80k miles for 1k pounds? Hmm not that I have seen.. Good video otherwise though thanks.
***** It seems that in the UK MX-5 prices are a bit lower than elsewhere!
Auto Express
they sure are, I payed arround 6.000 € for an mx5 nb-fl from 2004 with about 124.000 km on it (that would be 4,727 British Pounds for an mx5 with 77.050 miles in Belgium, Also I can't find any supercharger under 2.819 British Pounds over here.
I have seen a mk1 mx5 for £2,000 with 69,000 miles on it.
thats because in the uk we have old lesbian women selling them and not caring how much they get from it
Mine cost me £1150.00 57k on the clock
Such an effing tease! Good video.
Where is Part II? Great video and well done guys.
Pleaseeeee I need the results for this match up! I love these kinds of old school vs new school battles
Nice... and I'm glad you did the first lap and tuning on a whole episode, unlike Motortrend with that Nissan that has been going on for months already and nothing...
Great idea and video!
must have some great deals in the UK on MX-5s, because here in Canada, you're going to be paying $4k-6K for one of the first or second series.
Most interesting idea but are you bonkers? Against a Boxter! 😀
You may be suprised how well it does.. look up curb weight for both cars. Power to weight ratio is a lot closer now.
I predict this journalist will end up working for carwow
I always trust the dark elf's input on miata's.
awesome video and awesome mechanic. Congrats!
LOVED this video! this is the kind of content that I want to see!
Two words to get a boxster spanker: MONSTER MIATA
You too can buy an mx5 for 1k, spend 4k on mods and have a car worth 1k still.
asambi69 doesn't matter what it's worth in the end. it's a project car for the owner to enjoy you ignorant moron.
I'm the moron when i'm talking about not losing money? ha.
Money doesn't matter when it comes to a project car. It's not something they are going to sell.
asambi69 you are the moron thinking you can drive money. What good is $5,000 sitting in the bank? You still need a car stupid. Some people choose to enjoy their money, you choose to do nothing. Moron.
All those parts are removable and will sell for similar to what you bought them for.
Plus its a FACT that mx5 of this era are gaining not losing value. Oh and mods on them tend to increase the value not too far off the value of the parts fitted.
Awesome reaction when he took it out...that's what tuning is all about..its a pretty cool feeling :)
The MX-5 is one of the few current cars that'll make a Boxster look like a bigger car.
Saw a Mazda Miata modified with a Corvette engine and transmission at a car show, it was very well done.
Such a great video, I'd love a tuned MX5
Coming from an MX-5 to a Porsche Cayman GTS, I approve of this video.
so glad I found this video.. I need a new car and if I get an mx5 I'll have to follow this mod for mod!
Am I the only one who now wants to buy a mx5 & put a supercharger on it looks fun dude
Do more of this kind of videos i love them
that guy Nick seems very knowledgeable
Can't wait for part 2
Awesome episode Mat! I think next you should have replaced the old exhaust pipes. A more freeing flow one can gain you another 10hp or so.
a sticker also can gain you 5.8hp, I learned that from Top Gear S21E01
Xman Wang lol especially if they are stickers of your stereo or NOS
I have seen many super charged mx-5 that can beat super cars on the track-day. It will be a close race for sure.
Back when MX5s were priced properly
AD08R's are awesome! I wouldnt swap them for any other tire.
you know, excitement has not necessarily something to do with quick laptimes. i am a boxster owner, but i think in this case the mx5 would be the more exciting car on the track because it's a bit trickier to drive and pivots and wiggles it's rear a bit more than the porsche. the porsche would still be the overall better car, but just for the fun of it, the mx5 would in my opinion be the better choice.
I got a 1.45 in my 1.2 8v clio in the wet, im pretty impressed to say the mx5 got a 1.23 in the dry
The Vmaxx Xtreme coilovers are also very good coilovers!
Can't wait for part 2... good job
One of my mates had a fully built, bored/stroked block, and custom turbo kit running over 20psi of boost on a custom tune on his NA Miata. There is NOTHING in the world quicker than a built Miata, and it was the fastest machine I had ever driven. Even Ferrari's and track bikes were made to look foolish. Mazda engineers are geniuses who offer an affordable car with endless potential. Nothing competes with a "modded" Miata!
Awesome! I love these kinds of videos
Whacking a mega short ratio torsen in will improve acceleration and road based hoonery. Does make long cruises more of a pain but then thats not what it's for....
That dudes been crying his eyes out or he just got done burning down a marley lol