Pandy Goff sent us this photo of her 1992 Miata with more than 435,000 miles on the odometer! We're not all that surprised - MX-5 Miatas are incredibly reliable. For those of you who don't feel like pulling out the calculator:
My 1992 Miata has 435,932 miles on the original engine. Although it is no longer my daily driver, it has taken the 100+ mile daily commute for several years, providing fun and dependable transportation. It has a chip on the front of the crankshaft now, which affects the power steering pulley, and we will be doing a rebuild rather than replacement. The transmission was replaced at about 390,000 miles. As my first Miata, it is still my pride and joy. I do have maintenance records for it.
Pandy
Why is a Million Mile Miata an Honorable Mention and not the lead story? Frankly, its because we're having such a hard time believing its real.
Dan Masterson's red 1992 Miata has been through the hands of 9 different owners, as well as being used by teenagers and for a courier delivery job. It is literally almost never in the driveway. One of the previous owners also made regular trips from coast to coast in the United States.
This car has had 12 timing belt changes over two engines. It is also on the third transmission.
When asked about the authenticity, Dan responded:
It is for real, no Photoshop. I think it is absolutely amazing, but most of the service records have gone with the owners, there is not a consistent log.
I have done all of the service myself except for the transmission replacement in the nearly 2 years since I bought it with 750,000+ miles. That has also included 3 timing belt replacements and quite a bit of replacing parts. Twelve timing belt replacements total may be a high estimate, but it has probably had it done at least 8 or 9 times.
We were still wondering if it wasn't a photo of a speedo that was removed from the car, with someone having used a drill to fast-forward the digits. Not wanting to be victims of a clever ruse, we asked Dan if he could supply some proof in the form of service records.
Dan hasn't replied yet.
Do you know someone who can top this? If you or someone you know has photographic proof of an MX-5 Miata with more than 450,000 miles, please let us know. Don't forget to provide a photo!
Note: If you don't have more than 450,000 miles, please don't contact us - we have our hands pretty full as it is.
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