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NCT woes

PostPosted: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 3:02 +0000
by ShaneC
Hi,

my 2001 Mk2.5 (NL) import failed the NCT because the headlights point the wrong way (no surprise there). I've been trying for many months to pick up a 2nd hand set of headlights that point the right way but to no avail (the idea of paying 800 euros for a new set that may or may not fit doesn't sit very well with me :(). Anybody got any suggestions?...

Thanks, Shane

PostPosted: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 3:52 +0000
by mark
try mx5parts.co.uk
ordered a few bits from them and their good to deal with


182 stg

https://www.mx5parts.co.uk/index.php/cP ... /2a/page/1

PostPosted: Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:16 +0000
by Medic5

Headlights

PostPosted: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:06 +0000
by MeathMazdaMan
I should have set RHD headlight covers from a broken lug set, you can mod yours, you need a very specalised bit of kit a "zanussi oven" and a "little patience" to change the lens covers over, little bit messy but a very simple solution, been there done that on a car that came in from belgium last year, its also a great opportunity to create a unique set of clear lens when you have your covers off, Let me know if you need the covers or you could just borrow a complete set of lamps for the test as new 2.5 lamps are damn expensive items if you are forced to buy 2 i will source you a used set, if mazda parts etc wants both arms and just a leg for new ones, P

PostPosted: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:27 +0000
by Cloggy
When I moved from NL to the Isle of Man in 1996 I bought lens covers and with these I passed the test and got IoM plates.
I can't remember where I got them, but hope these links will help:

http://answers.halfords.com/answers/4028/product/151225/questions.htm?page=3

http://www.audi-forums.com/audi-q7-forum/47472-headlight-adjustment-european-driving.html

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=headlight+stickers&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&x=43&y=11

Maybe send an email to mx5parts. Since they have a lot of contacts they might be able to source some for you.

Re: Headlights

PostPosted: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 9:09 +0000
by ShaneC
MeathMazdaMan, couldya please send me yer phone no??? Thanks, Shane