I've bought a 2007 MX5 coupe !! It's really nice too..
I was just wandering if any one with access to a service book can tell
me what should be done ?

It's a 2.0l Sport coupe with 25k ( 57 plate )

Is there any thing other than oil and filters and possibly brake fluid
because I want to check the garage has done it properly ;-)

Does any one have a link to the service schedule, I saw it on the mx5
owners club but you have to join to download it, is it worth joining ?
Do garages have some sort of system that tells them what needs doing
for different cars ?

Simon

In article dfacb898-9e36-405e-8752-
, mr p says...

I've bought a 2007 MX5 coupe !! It's really nice too..
I was just wandering if any one with access to a service book can tell
me what should be done ?

It's a 2.0l Sport coupe with 25k ( 57 plate )

Is there any thing other than oil and filters and possibly brake fluid
because I want to check the garage has done it properly ;-)

Air filter, oil filter, coolant, washer fluid, spark plus possibly,
check emissions. Remove wheels and inspect brake pads/discs all round.
Check all gaitors, CV boots, bushes. Check operation and condition of
lights, washers, windscreen wipers and horn.



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In article dfacb898-9e36-405e-8752-
, mr p says...

I've bought a 2007 MX5 coupe !! It's really nice too..
I was just wandering if any one with access to a service book can tell
me what should be done ?

It's a 2.0l Sport coupe with 25k ( 57 plate )

Is there any thing other than oil and filters and possibly brake fluid
because I want to check the garage has done it properly ;-)

Air filter, oil filter, coolant, washer fluid, spark plus possibly,
check emissions. Remove wheels and inspect brake pads/discs all round.
Check all gaitors, CV boots, bushes. Check operation and condition of
lights, washers, windscreen wipers and horn.



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The work done at a service depends where you go. Main dealers do not
often complete a full service. There is a difference between a service
that requires items to be changed and a "health check". some of the faster
fitting type rip off merchants are pressurised by management to SELL. In
training they are told that each corner of a car is worth so much - then
to get that amount, even if it does mean telling lies. One garage will
target
women with a baby seat and con them in to agreeing to brake changes, then
fluid changes, seals, calipers - you name it. I investigated a number of
garages over a 3 year period.

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writes

I investigated a number of
garages over a 3 year period.

Yeah, right, "Clive", aka the Tiscali Idiot...

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In article dfacb898-9e36-405e-8752-
, mr p says...

I've bought a 2007 MX5 coupe !! It's really nice too..
I was just wandering if any one with access to a service book can tell
me what should be done *?

It's a 2.0l Sport coupe with 25k ( 57 plate )

Is there any thing other than oil and filters and possibly brake fluid
because I want to check the garage has done it properly ;-)

Air filter, oil filter, coolant, washer fluid, spark plus possibly,
check emissions. Remove wheels and inspect brake pads/discs all round.
Check all gaitors, CV boots, bushes. Check operation and condition of
lights, washers, windscreen wipers and horn.

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Conor

The work done at a service depends where you go. *Main dealers do not
often complete a full service. *There is a difference between a service
that requires items to be changed and a "health check". *some of the faster
fitting type rip off merchants are pressurised by management to SELL. *In
training they are told that each corner of a car is worth so much - then
to get that amount, even if it does mean telling lies. *One garage will
target
women with a baby seat and con them in to agreeing to brake changes, then
fluid changes, seals, calipers - you name it. *I investigated a number of
garages over a 3 year period.

One other question, does the MX5 use the same oil filter as a 2002
Focus 1.8 Tdci ? They look remarkably simmilar ? Both Ford/Mazda
engines ?

What I was really wandering is, does the MX5 had any 'special bits'
that needed more looking after ?
I do know there is no cam belt change on the MX5 MK3 so that's one
less thing to worry about !
I can well imagine that people want to get there cars serviced
'properly' and many have no idea what that really means.

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mr p wrote:
I've bought a 2007 MX5 coupe !! It's really nice too..
I was just wandering if any one with access to a service book can tell
me what should be done ?

It's a 2.0l Sport coupe with 25k ( 57 plate )

Is there any thing other than oil and filters and possibly brake fluid
because I want to check the garage has done it properly ;-)

If a car this new hasn't got a service book you can guarantee it's dodgy.

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On 10 May, 23:57, "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
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* *mr p wrote:

I've bought a 2007 MX5 coupe !! It's really nice too..
I was just wandering if any one with access to a service book can tell
me what should be done *?
It's a 2.0l Sport coupe with 25k ( 57 plate )
Is there any thing other than oil and filters and possibly brake fluid
because I want to check the garage has done it properly ;-)

If a car this new hasn't got a service book you can guarantee it's dodgy.

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* * Dave Plowman * * * * * * * * London SW
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its got a Mazda 'digital service record'
Just rang up the dealer and they have it on their system... took
blo*dy ages !