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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-MAZDA-MX-5-WHITE-SPORTS-CONVERTIBLE-LOOK-/140506119027?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20b6d13b
Long rear numberplate = Uk car?
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by pow]
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by pow]
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Fro
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In theory yes, unless they changed the bumpers etc.
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tom_simes
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I wouldn't say it's as simple as that, as anybody could get a plate made up at Halfords etc in a UK size.
I think the fact it's listed as a MX-5 rather than a Eunos goes in it's favour though.
Edit: Hadn't seen Gev's post by the time I posted, so perhaps it is that simple...
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by tom_simes]
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pow
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The recess for the Eunos is smaller as well 
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
I wouldn't say it's as simple as that, as anybody could get a plate made up at Halfords etc in a UK size.
I think the fact it's listed as a MX-5 rather than a Eunos goes in it's favour though.
Edit: Hadn't seen Gev's post by the time I posted, so perhaps it is that simple...
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by tom_simes]
Bumpers/recess are usually different to accomodate the jap shape plate.
but can be changed relatively easy, best way to be 100% sure is the logbook.
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Minty_Fresh
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mine has a rear foglight in the bumper (standard) and an import numberplate panel (which i changed) but its a uk mddel (dakar edition 1 of 400), there easy to change so you cant always just guess its a uk or import model by its looks..
the imports have:
import rear panel
foglight in bumber (but some uk models did also obviously)
tombstone seats (like the porshe, with built in headrests)
but just do a reg check or something, sure it would come up?
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by Minty_Fresh]
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pow
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Just done an insurance quote. Me on my own on a UK car with no NCB = £650, on an import = £950 
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Minty_Fresh
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thats why i went for a uk model ^
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pow
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Banging. Seen one I'm going to have a look at if it's still around on Sunday
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Minty_Fresh
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shows numberplate panel and foglight ^
what reg is the one you want to view?
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pow
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G.
I want a cheap one
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
Just done an insurance quote. Me on my own on a UK car with no NCB = £650, on an import = £950
Admiral somehow quoted me cheaper if my 350 qould have been an import
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Minty_Fresh
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
G.
I want a cheap one
just be careful of the rust on the uk models especially on the older models (like a G reg, 1990 etc) but it may be rust free, or already been treated
thats why went for the latest one i could, P reg 1996/7
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Rob E
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Mines and import, but where is my rear foglight?? 
David, I would be a bit wary about that car you have posted, its been up on ebay for quite some time. The price has dropped considerably though. The general consensus is the imports are better out of the box but most parts (like the LSD) can be sourced and bolt straight on to UK cars. Having driven a UK mx5 with an open diff and mine with a Limited slip diff I can highly recommend one! 
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i just put an offer in 
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Captain_Rosco
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quote:
Originally posted by Minty_Fresh
the imports have:
foglight in bumber (but some uk models did also obviously)
That's not true !
It's the importer in the UK that bolts those horrible fog lights on to pass it's first MOT
I was lucky enough not to get one bolted on, and to have had my reverse light converted.
quote:
Originally posted by Rob E
Mines and import, but where is my rear foglight??
David, I would be a bit wary about that car you have posted, its been up on ebay for quite some time. The price has dropped considerably though. The general consensus is the imports are better out of the box but most parts (like the LSD) can be sourced and bolt straight on to UK cars. Having driven a UK mx5 with an open diff and mine with a Limited slip diff I can highly recommend one!
I agree with this ! 
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Minty_Fresh
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learn something new everyday as they say..
also the imports have the brake light boot lid...
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by Minty_Fresh]
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Captain_Rosco
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quote:
Originally posted by Minty_Fresh
also the imports have the brake light boot lid...
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by Minty_Fresh]
Yeah that sounds about right, but i swear i read somewhere that the UK 1.8's had a high level brake light.
Just trying to find it 
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The car in question is 100% a UK car.
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pow
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quote:
Originally posted by Captain_Rosco
quote:
Originally posted by Minty_Fresh
also the imports have the brake light boot lid...
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by Minty_Fresh]
Yeah that sounds about right, but i swear i read somewhere that the UK 1.8's had a high level brake light.
Just trying to find it
I would like yours.
kthnxbye
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do a DVLA vehicle enquiry online and see if the reg date is actually 1990.
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Fonz
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sounds like everyone has given their piece of experience.
based on the photos i would say yes it is a UK spec.
the number plate and resessed fog light is a UK spec clue,
from the interior shot there is also no A/C which was very rare in Japan and very common in the UK.
however the car is white, which is very rare in the UK and common in Japan (their BRG)
there are no photos of the clocks but if you saw some and the odometer was in Miles rather than Km then further reason to believe it is UK spec (imports like mine have odomters in Km)
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quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
from the interior shot there is also no A/C which was very rare in Japan and very common in the UK.
I have A/C in mine
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quote:
Originally posted by s4k1b
do a DVLA vehicle enquiry online and see if the reg date is actually 1990.
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for G213 RKM are:
Date of Liability 01 03 2011
Date of First Registration 01 02 1990
Year of Manufacture 1990
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1597CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour WHITE
Vehicle Type Approval
This vehicle can be licensed at a DVLA Local Office without the V5C Registration Certificate
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £112.75
12 Months Rate £205.00
vs. Rob E's, which is an 'L' which is 1993/1994.
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for L56 UMB are:
Date of Liability 01 09 2011
Date of First Registration 01 09 1999
Year of Manufacture 1993
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1800CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLACK
Vehicle Type Approval
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £112.75
12 Months Rate £205.00
[Edited on 02-02-2011 by deano87]
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Robin
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Mines an import but has no stuck on foglight...
How come your insurance quote is loads more? mine wasn't any more expensive 
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