MAINTENANCE
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RECENT UPDATES
I bought the Miata with about 214,100 miles on the odometer, and while the paint and exterior was in a bit of rough shape, it was mechanically sound. It was able to drive from Delaware to Pennsylvania on the day of sale without and mechanical issues. Once in Pennsylvania, there were a few things that needed to be done to pass inspection, and to get it running even smoother. I replaced the stock 14 inch daisy wheels with a set of 15 inch Sparco FF1’s and a new set of summer performance tires since the tires that came with the car were dry rotted. I also spent a day replacing the ripped up leaking soft top with a brand-new Robbins soft top. Other basic maintenances were performed to ensure the car was in good shape.
SERVICE RECORDS
The previous owners were extremely meticulous with keeping records for everything that was done to the Miata, they even kept the receipts for minor things like windshield wipers. Keeping a detailed service history on a vehicle can show how well the car has been taken care of in the past. It allowed me to determine how the vehicle has been treated in the past and will help me determine what parts are due to replaced soon, and what parts have been recently replaced or serviced. To continue the detailed service records kept by all the previous owners, I will also be keeping detailed records of what maintenance I perform and what parts I install. Here are the current service records for the Miata since I bought it on 4/24/22.
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| Mileage | Date | Maintenance performed |
|---|---|---|
| ~214,250 | 4/25/22 | Replaced wheels and tires (15 x 7 Sparco FF1, 195 / 50R -15 Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 SL) |
| ~214,250 | 4/25/22 | Replaced windshield wipers |
| ~214,250 | 4/26/22 | PA state safety and emissions inspection(passed) |
| ~214,250 | 4/26/22 | Replaced soft top(Robbins soft top, glass rear window) |
| ~214,300 | 4/27/22 | Full interior detail |
| ~214,300 | 4/27/22 | Oil change |
| ~214,300 | 4/27/22 | Replaced alternator belt |
| ~214,300 | 4/27/22 | Replaced accessory belt(PS / AC) |
| ~214,300 | 4/27/22 | Replaced PCV hoses |
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FUTURE UPDATES
There is a lot I plan on doing with the Miata in the future. There is a minor oil leak in both the rear main seal and the valve cover gasket. Both of those will be replaced in the future, I already have the part for the valve cover gasket, and I have a new clutch I can put in when I do the rear main seal as well. The new clutch has a lightened flywheel for quicker revs and better performance. On top of that, I have a Hard Dog M2 Double Diagonal roll bar that needs to be installed. The Miata could use some brighter headlights as well as some paint restoration. Other than that, I have a lot of ideas about what could be done with the Miata, I just haven’t put a plan together about exactly what I plan on doing. If you have any ideas or suggestions about what I should do with the Miata, please fill out the form on the suggestions page!