MX5 had a full service today and I had it thoroughly checked over.
Upshot is it is pretty solid, needs pads and discs on the back and could do with a brake and clutch fluid change, which I'll get done at some point soon. General maintenance stuff.
Two issues though, firstly apparently there is a crack in one of the springs, right at the very top. He showed me where it was and I nodded and said "oh yes, I see". I couldn't see it... I don't doubt it's there as the garage has a really good reputation and know their stuff, but it's not like it's completely broken in the middle of the spring, so while I agreed that it really needs to get done, i'll sort it out next month.
Secondly, when they did the diff oil change a little bit of metal came out with it, which isn't a great sign
It's been refurbed once before and isn't making any weird noises, and seems to be working as intended at the moment, so i'll keep it in mind and swap it out for another one if a good one comes available, he's going to keep an eye out for one.
So half a yay, half a nay.