hi

its a bit of a how long is a piece of string question!
presumably it still starts etc?
When did you last have a cambelt change?
I have not had a standard complete service on mine as always something
else that needed sorting.
All I do know is that mazda is very expensive. costs me more for a
service there for a mx3 than it does for a 528 @ BMW!
I have also used jap specialist. JEM in hendon, N.London. service is
good but dont think it was that much cheaper.
think is i dont mind buying cheap cars but then spending money to make
sure they run well!
just had a look on JEM http://www.jemservice.co.uk/servicing.htm
they have example costs so anything between £99 for oil change up to
£419 for all singing service. cam change is quoted as £250 but i think
was more for mx-3 as it takes longer than average.
http://www.japarts.co.uk/shop/index.php?sh=search&make=5&model=MX3%201.8i&cap=&p\
revo=MX3%201.8i&hidden_make=5&s=&vehicle_iid=579&sn=Exhausts/Catalysts&cat=9999_\
9998
link above has exhaust cost as £175-£200 depending on whether you have
the earlier or later model. thats just parts i think.
pop into kwik fit re exhaust. they will do a check for free. they will
be able to recommend re tyres too but I find they normally more expensive.
I recently got brand new 16 inch alloys fitted with tyres and balanced
off ebay for about £400. bargain!

good luck

B


--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "badmangabriel"
<angel_gabriel_2002@...> wrote:
>
> I going to have a new exhaust fitted, a complete service, and new
> tyres added to my MX3, which is on a K plate. It's been sitting for
> about 5 months, not being used, because I have an company A4 with a
> serious disregard for speed limits, oh, the freedom! But my GF prefers
> when I drive the pocket rocket, because we don't have to give anyone a
> lift :)
>
> So, any indication on what I'm going to have to fork out in the week
> or two?
>