I have a 1991 Mk1 Eunos Roadster (Japanese import Mazda MX-5) which I've sadly had to decide to let go as the dreaded rust problems just got too bad and it's looking like a big bill to fix it, so I'm probably far better off buying another.
The car failed its MOT last year due to the rust issues and front brake hoses, but I guess neither of these are problems if it's going to be a donor car.
It's the 1600 model - engine code B6ZE(RS) - which being a Eunos means it outputs 114bhp and hasn't had any modifications done to it. This is easier to tune than the 1800 and figures > 130bhp are easily achievable with a few simple mods.
The car has covered 121,000km, which is 75,000 miles approx (average of 3300 miles per year). Up until it came off the road last year it had been regularly serviced and drove very well. The gearbox is smooth and precise, clutch has plenty of travel and the brakes are okay (but the hoses do need replacing). It's also on original Minilite-style wheels which have been refurbished and painted in a mid grey colour, and has a nearly-new set of Firestone TZ-3000 Alpha tyres on, all of which have plenty of tread.
The seats are also in pretty good condition and no doubt there's other bits I've not thought of that could be re-used.
I am unsure whether this particular model has a LSD or not, basically because I've never checked, but I'd probably guess not as it's not the top model produced that year.
All in all it's in good condition and it's only when you get underneath the car that you see what the problems are, but if you're building a Locost then that won't matter!
The car is currently at a body shop in Nuneaton. Postcode CV11 6RP. I sent it over there this week to get a quote for the work, but given the state of the rust I've decided that I just want to get rid of it. It still starts and drives okay but has no tax or MOT and so will need to be trailered away.
I don't want any money for the car but would like someone to collect it from there by Saturday (28th June) so that I don't have to pay to have it bought back home. Sorry for the short notice!
I would also love to see it put to good use rather than scrapped!
I'm not sure if there's anything else you need to know from me, but feel free to message on here or give me a call on (01386) 442 442. If I don't answer then leave a message and I will call you back.
Cheers,
Andrew
Here's a picture taken just before it came off the road:
Free donor car
[Edited on 26/6/14 by ajb955]