how do i tell if my mx5 is 90 bhp?

[h4muf]

Hi chaps,newbie here.just bought a 93 uk mx5 and i just wondered is there any way to tell if its the 90 bhp model?
Not picked it up yet,seems to pull quite well,can anyone help me?
regards
lee

[Toecutter]

It should be the 116 BHP engine if it's a UK model. The 90 BHP engine was fitted from 94 onwards in UK Cars

Good info here:

http://www.quithel.co.uk/zz_Engine.htm

[h4muf]

Thanks mate,so a l reg would be 116 bhp?

[Toecutter]

An L reg is a 1993 prefix so you should have a 116 BHP engine, also check the VIN Plate for the following:


The B6 81kW (116BHP) engine was dropped in 94, and returned with 66 kW (90BHP) in '95 from serial number 200 001.

So check your serial no on the Vin plate which is situated (unless it has been removed for a vehicle re-spray) close to the door lock latch when you open the right door.

So if your serial no is less than 200 001 you have a 116 BHP engine.

Enjoy the MX5

Tim

[h4muf]

Cheers tim,thanks alot.just done a hpi check and it was a cat c write off in 2005 and put back on the road without vic.hope i can get the deposit back.
gutted.

[NiceCupOfTea]

Lucky escape - deposit should be "subject to proper checks" etc. - did you get a receipt? I always give a cheque for a deposit, then you can at least cancel it.

[hornetrider]

Deposit should be refundable if its a Cat C but not declared.

[h4muf]

Thanks for your help guys,yes i got a receipt.
oh well,back on the lookout again!

[Toecutter]

h4muf,

sorry to hear it was a cat c write off, hope you get your deposit back, there are plenty of MX5's around so take your time in looking.

Tim

[h4muf]

happy days! got deposit back and bought a brg eunos,tan leather,pas,air con electric window etc
spax suspension,its split mint!

[Toecutter]

Nice one, is it a 1.6 or 1.8?

Would be nice to see some photos of it if you get a chance?

Tim

[NiceCupOfTea]

Result! Sounds like you've got a V-Spec, is there a sticker in the doorshut?

[h4muf]

Its a 1.6,theres a couple of stickers,jap tyre pressure one,and another two which i dont understand!
but yes tan leather,nardi wheel,speakers in headrests etc.
its got 177000klm on it,is that around 100tho miles?
cheers chaps.
lee

[NiceCupOfTea]

One of them's probably got the spec listed on it.

Multiply by 5/8 to convert to miles - about 110k miles I think.

[MX-5 Lazza]

NiceCupOfTea said:

Multiply by 5/8 to convert to miles - about 110k miles I think.

Depends how the speedo has been converted to miles. If it's just a new face on the old speedo then yes, just multiply by 5/8. However, if it's had a converter fitted to the back of the gauge then the oddometer will be showing miles so you'll need to know how many miles it had done when the converter was fitted and multiply that by 5/8 then add the remainder.