Unfortunately, I failed APK inspection this week due to pretty minor issues. If I'm honest, I think it was quite a bullshit diagnosis/inspection. (I've already fixed a few things myself, new wipers inbound)

APK list:
-- ball joint cover does not seal (false) 
-- Exhaust pipe leaking connection front side catalytic convertor
-- No rear foglight (My Miata is from 1996... so doesn't require one (front or back), stated in NL RDW rules/info)
FIXED -- Headlight L height adjuster broken
FIXED -- Wipers leaving behind stripes
FIXED -- adjust Headlight L

The fixed issues were pretty easy to fix, took me a few hours. I still have to examine the exhaust myself, waiting for blocks to lift my car onto. I did however examine all ball joint covers, and everything else behind the tyres. I could not see any cracks, tears or possible things that could prevent a proper seal. 

Also fixed the broken headlight L adjuster + having to adjust headlight L, I don't know if I done a good job with adjusting headlight L (driver side) as it's my first time, I simply tried to line it up with headlight R (passenger side), see the results in the first img.


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On the bright side, I have been learning a lot from my Miata, which is why I originally bought it as my first car - to learn and practise car mechanic stuff. Outside of this, I have made a roadmap to creating my dream Miata NA, see below. 

The last two images show the current progress on the Miata. Sorry for image reposts, don't have any new ones yet.

(If you have any suggestions/tips for mods, the inspection or anything else, let me know! I'm all ears. - example pictures 'n brands are highly appreciated)

To Fix & Restore:
-- Replace Wipers 
-- Adjust headlights (if failed to do myself)
-- fix exhaust pipe leak

-- fix leaking roof (light drips)
-- fix leaking trunk (possibly light drips/saw a small puddle after rain)
-- create own heat shield for cold air intake (previous owner didn't add one)
-- clear rust trunk + left threshhold (only places that have rust on the car)

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To Deep Clean:
-- Fabric roof (+ wax/impregnate)
-- Interior
-- Windows front/rear (+ wax)
-- Exterior (+ wax)
-- Engine Bay

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To Paint:
-- Repaint entire engine (+ maybe custom art block cover design?)
-- Headlight covers (black parts)

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To Mod:

-- Mudflaps L/R rear
-- Wink mod headlights
-- Rims + Wheels/tyres (all-season)
-- Bumper front
-- Bumper rear (?)
-- Fender sides (?)
-- Side skirts
-- Turbo (?) - depends on if I really feel like it or not, as I might want to hit the track here 'n there during weekends
-- Hard top (winter drives)

Interior:

-- Touch-Screen Console + bluetooth speakers
-- LED lights (white/coloured)
-- Gauges x2 (Fuel Consumption + Clock)
-- New seats + seat belts (race maybe)




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