Soldato
Just recently purchased my first MX5 at the start of April and absolutely loving it!
Coming from an Astra J VXR and Cupra 290 I thought it may be too slow but the 2.0 NC Sport (2006) is quick enough for fun on roads at legal speeds.
It is just so much fun driving it, I can only agree with what everyone says about wishing I got one sooner. (Girlfriend even loves it)
Has a fast road setup with lowering springs and alignment.
https://pasteboard.co/JZH6ddH.jpg
I do have 2 small slight issues.
1. Check engine light, P2187 - engine running lean, no running problems but dont like the idea the light keeps coming on.
Most likely issue is front 02 sensor before the cat which is a very expensive £125.
https://www.mx5parts.co.uk/oxygen-sensor-aftermarket-front-mk3-p-2049.html
Cleared the code 2/3 times but keeps coming back, no obvious leaks. I have noticed the idle can get slightly juddery when light comes on.
Rather than spend £125 on a sensor, is there better money to be put into upgrades?
The sensor issue needs sorting, but before replacing it I'd check if it just needs tightening. When I removed the sensor I expected it to be very stiff but was surprised to find it was only hand tight! This was a NC2 that had only been dealer serviced before I bought it.
Admittedly it's unlikely to be the cause of the fault, but I'd check before buying a replacement.