📅 16/10/2026
Mazda MX-5 2009, 144 423 km
Low oil level, leaks and a wet boot floor
inspection completed
What we found
- Engine oil below the minimum level and oil drops beneath the engine
- Oil traces around the sump and underneath the gearbox
- Blue smoke on start-up and metallic noise under acceleration, requiring workshop diagnosis
- Wet boot floor; the source of the water ingress was not confirmed
- Clutch biting at the end of pedal travel
- Body filler recorded on the bonnet and left rear quarter panel
Inspector's conclusion
The report records insufficient information for a final recommendation. Before buying, it recommends workshop diagnosis and a lift inspection, focusing on the leaks, smoke, noise and water ingress. A timing-chain fault and the eventual purchase outcome are not confirmed.
