I believe Kentucky will allow you to register junk titles and certificate of destruction with an inspection. Might be worth selling to someone in that state or another who will allow it back on the road
Hahahahaha. Yeah, that'll work. There are absolutely, positively no dishonest, shady inspectors who will sign on the line for a small stipend. Nope. That just never happens.
Dealership's aftermarket ignition security system. If you didn't pay on time and they like trolling customers. By the way, my mom paid off SUV since almost 10 years ago. During after COVID when they deactivated 3G wireless, then SUV won't start and goes to loud alarm in 5am to wake up the whole neighborhood until we disconnected the battery. After chasing the problem in driveway and found wires were tapped under the steering column where starter wire was tapped to relay to the ignition security box. Unfortunately, after deleted security box and revert to the original harness. My mom's key remote stopped working, so we got a new remote box from Best Buy to get the key remote working again.
We don’t have titles up here for cars. All you’d have to do is an out of province inspection, and you’d be good to go. I don’t remember what the rules are fir importing cars are. I know they have to be a certain number if years, or older, but I’m not sure how old. Seem to recall something like 15-18 or so, and it will have to be converted over to kilometers.
@@kostaskritsilas2681 won't ever be registered anyways, track use only. Most SMs up here follow that as far as I've seen. Also if I did the proper import sequence there's RIV too, but I'd skip it all since it doesn't need to be street legal.
@@kostaskritsilas2681 I've got a '99 Eclipse that we bought in '04, so it was 5 years old. And it's all in miles, not converted to kilometres. It did have a DRL conversion however. We never imported it though, the dealer we bought it from imported it.
This car was sold at three auctions since 2018 and the original junk certificate was from florida. Which it was probably totaled for a reason maybe flood or collision damage. But it was being driven as of 2022 with a junk florida certificate from 2018. Something seems off.
That is really a shame Eric! I’ve always been a little leery of driving a Miata out of fear of getting in an accident in such a small car. I love the style of them, but everyone drives like a bunch of idiots with these big jacked up trucks. Sorry to see such a clean car be wasted. I would actually need to go with the automatic transmission due to multiple back surgeries, but man what a waste of a great looking car. I even like the color. Like the midweek video even though it’s bad news.
That is a shame - it's just crazy that the Title cannot be reversed. I had one like the Red one you showed, but we call them an MX5.... It was a 1.8lt. Great little fun cars!
It's a real shame what happened to the previous owner. And I can't imagine why the state of MO wouldn't re-evaluate the title (after an inspection). I realize the laws vary from state to state, but could this possibly be registered as an 'assembled vehicle' (in another state) by replacing a few parts? Converting it to a manual perhaps? I'm in Michigan, and they have (or had) an assembled title procedure, which requires a bunch of reciepts and an inspection from a LEO. The state then issues a new VIN (and VIN plate) for the vehicle along with the assembled title, so with proper insurance the vehicle can be registered. I'd almost be a buyer if this is possible.
I'm from Michigan also. This state is a charm to get a car licensed in. The advantage of living where the auto industry was created. It's a shame about the title, but face it, any good car is worth more for its parts than as a stand alone vehicle. But I gotta ask WHY?? would anyone buy an automatic trans in a Miata? One of my favorite You Tube videos is merely a young lady driving around working the stick shift as she goes about her travels. No porn, no titillation, just someone that knows how to drive a nice stick shift car. It really is an art form.
@tradde11 why is driving a manual seen as some big deal in the US? Just about everyone in the UK drives a manual gearbox car, it's not considered anything special because everyone can do it
PA has a rebuilt title for cars previously listed as junked. It requires that at least one major mechanical and one minor cosmetic change occur to the car. From there it just has to pass a safety and emissions inspection and you're good to go. Had a guy I worked with do this to a 99 caprice and it was totally legal.
It is possible, in SOME states, to "wash" this car's title status and give it a title that you can work with, and do it legally. But you've got to do your research and do it right. So this car doesn't have to stay in junk status.
Ethically there is no way to do that. Notice I said ethically, technically legal does not mean ethically OK. To a business owner trying to stay on the right side of a potential lawsuit ethically OK means a lot, and is a line you can never cross. So yes you can take it to another state and clean it but as someone doing business in a state you should follow your home states laws at all times and never try to go around them for any reason or you will get a bad reputation back home.
@@greyfox78569 I disagree. There is no ethical issue with getting a usable title restored to a vehicle that is fully inspected and found to be in safe condition, free of hazards, and conforms to manufacturer's specifications. How could there be?
I spotted that slushbox shifter at 1:16 and my heart sank. Then it sank again when you talked about the title. This was a sad video, for sure........ A good life lesson, an experience in handling disappointment, and a reality check. But still very sad!
This made me think of something. In the last 5 years, I've bought 2 cheap cars, one a Honda, the other a Toyota, and looking back with the wisdom of hindsight, I think they were both flood-damaged cars. If possible, I'd really like to see a video on how to identify flood-damaged cars. Right now my pet project is installing a bit of high-pressure fuel line and some clamps over the rusted - supposedly stainless steel - fuel line in my 2000 Corolla.
Yeah I think the water lines would be the ultimate telltale if it's been 'flooded'. Peel back carpet, check seats - foam, upholstery, etc, behind trim panels, inside the doors. If in a decent amount of water, there will be evidence there! You just have to go deep into the investigation to look for yourself. 👍🤔🛠️🔧🔩🔨🤷♂️
They do the same thing in the UK You get the old school cat C and D that you could put back on the road but cat A, B or F you couldn't Now they are going back through the system upto 40 years looking for proof that cars that were reshelled in the 80's weren't ringers, can't prove it was legit and they take your sh!t away and there's nothing you can do about it 🤬
@@williamkelley7654 there is no "nationwide database" of titles, they are handle on a state-by-state basis, and some states do not recognize junk / scrap certificate titles. In those States, this title would be re-registered into a salvage title, which could then be turned into prior Salvage. It's called title washing, and it is perfectly legal.
@@therealdojj They are concerned about the cars being roadworthy. I wish they (local government) would be as concerned about the "loose nut behind the wheel". Here in the US, you can be DWI..MORE THAN ONCE and STILL not do major jail time! I believe, in Europe, you would be treated VERY DIFFERENTLY!
NOT TRUE! You CAN restore a Junked car. But it takes some effort. I got a "Junked" car restored recently. You gotta call the state, find out who junked it, find out why it was junked, and get the contact info of who junked it. Call them up, explain to them you are sitting in it and it's in perfect condition, then the people who junked it have to write a letter to the state explaining that it was junked in error and should be restored to a normal title. In my case my Jeep was junked in Georgia. I purchased it from a guy and it had a valid registration when I purchased it. When I went to register it I found this out. There was a junk yard who had nothing but the Driver's DOOR to my Jeep; it had been replaced. So they junked the whole VIN vehicle based upon the door. I was able to get them to write a letter and got it restored and registered and have been driving it since!
It's possible that this car was not from Missouri. If so, having a Mazda dealer find out where it was originally sold may give you a leg up on finding where it was last cleanly titled. With that info in hand, it's possible that a mechanic's lien foreclosure title could be acquired outside Missouri. It could never go back to that state, but the right buyer might not care.
Agree with the three pedal statement. Thats all i ever drive. SPEC series is one of the most competitive, affordable and easily obtained from of racing and a whole lot of fun. SPEC E30/ E36 is my personal favorite, I've been building bimmer track cars like 20 years and running.
What a shame. I always hated those stupid alarms. You know as well as I do that the States will not correct an issue like this. NY is the same way. People just drive them illegally. No worrying about paperwork with that. Loved the red Miata as well. Hope you are having good luck with the Porsche
Erick down south here in Guatemala you can import a junk title car and register it. There's a lot of people that import this kind of cars repair them and sell them cheap.
It's alarming how much laws vary from state to state. You have the junk title, yet here in Mississippi they did away with the yearly vehicle state inspection. If that's not a recipe for disaster I don't know what is! Can you imagine the sketchy condition of an uninspected brake and steering system going 70 down the highway?
From the smell and gremlins it looks like a flood damage unit. Many insurance companies will wipe out cars that had any part of dash submerged. Watching the security system freak out means it should not be saved. Part it out
7:05 One of the things I hated when I did my own cars was turning myself into a human pipe-cleaner to get under the dash etc like that. That can be really tough on the knees and back!
I've owned several Mazdas including a Miata, but the most reliable Mazda I ever owned was a 2011 Tribute AWD. It ran 265K miles with only front tone rings and a fuel pressure sensor besides brakes, tires, and batteries. I found out when I traded it for a CX-5 that Ford built the whole thing... I hope the CX-5 does as well (so far, so good).
@@deadon4847 Yes, but for years it was Mazda suppling Ford components. Mazda’s decline in quality began when they started rebadging Fords with Mazda emblems. One Mazda executive admitted in a recent interview that getting in bed with FoMoCo was the worst corporate decision in Mazda’s history. Of course, those of us who made our living repairing Asian cars already knew that. Mazda built B2000 trucks were even better quality- wise than Toyota trucks of the same era.
The headlight and taillight bezels were added. Mazda made them but they were not part of the SE package. Neither were the sill panel covers or fuel door.
Yea..but that doesn't make it factory for the SE. A lot of the Mazdaspeeds (2004-2005) got the "brow" treatments too. Not bustin yer balls..just being factual. Love your channel! :). @@I_Do_Cars
That is such a shame man. I hope you dont have to crush it either. I used to work at a dealershipe for 4 years and ive never seen and automatic miata😳😳😳
It could be legally registered overseas, all they need is a purchase receipt to prove ownership then they go over the pits to prove road worthiness prior to being issued plates. It's such a shame to part that out.
Thank you Eric for a nice example why NOT to install an aftermarket alarm. They cause more issues than they are worth. Please dont rip it apart save it for a track car.
There has GOT to be a way for you to get a streetable title for that car. I'd bet your states DOT "Referee" can certify a salvage title for that car. I'd definitely dig deeper.
It's hard to believe there's no way to get the car re-inspected and have that junk title revoked. What am I saying? Of course it's believable. It's government.
Manual swap is easy-peasy, but the junk title is disappointing. How does one de-junk the title in Missouri? Do you need “an appraiser guy” to “re-certify” it?
Junk Certificate, thats pretty dumb... If that were the case here in Ohio, I wouldn't be driving any of my vehicles I've bought over the years, my 99 Suburban had a hole threw the block, I bought if for scrap and threw another engine in it and been driving it for 6 years.
I owned a BMW that the state of TN issued a Junk/Destruction title on. The states of MS and LA had no issue registering it as Salvage after a VIN verification by the state police.
I am wondering about my state neighoring MO, Oklahoma, too. The Libertublican types here have made sure that we don't care anything about a car's condition so I imagine MO's Junk Title can be converted to a Rebuilt Title same as Salvage. Not going to buy that Miata just to find out, though ;)
Wow, and this junk title can’t be undone at all? That a sounds like a state funded scam. If there is literally no way this car can be on the road anywhere in the US, it would be a nice track car.
Go day to you Eric,I’m a subscriber for a couple of year,I’m a CANADIAN fan of your content.I just recently purchased a 2002 mx5 miata low km,s auto(show room condition)for my wife’s retirement.I’m just touching base with you,knowing you have an abundance amount of parts for them.I would like to use your services in the future, if you could help me out to maintain my wife’s ride I would appreciate most thankfulness.Seasons Greatings to you and your family,Thanks
Good car for a chick or a millennial. Sad end to a beautiful little car. Eric, do you follow the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup? They race with the IMSA WeatherTech Series. They will finish the season at Road Atlanta in October. Probably some of the best, most competitive racing out there. James Hinchcliffe drove in this series at Watkins Glen in June.
Sad to see this. I've been a Miata fan for a long time. What ever happened to your "slightly flood damaged" Miata? Last I saw you were going to reupholster the seats. Thanks for sharing your work! Good stuff.
My 2010 Ford Ranger 110k was declared junk by the insurance company because it had hail dents all over it. Nothing else was wrong with the truck. Everything was fine except for about 100 very small dents. The hail was only about golf ball size at most. Insurance companies are way too quick to declare total nowadays.
What a shame, because this would make a perfect Monster Miata (Ford 5- liter / 302 V8 conversion). You're also perfectly situated to get all the parts you need at wholesale prices, and the people who sell the Monster conversion kits say they work for models older than 2005. The Ford engine works perfectly with a T-10 5-spd transmission in the car, and the engine / tranny fit without chassis alterations. But like you say, it will be tough to appeal a "junk" title. It takes a Ford 7.5 independent axle, which you could get dirt cheap.
In Just discussion ; I wonder If I could Use it On my Farm In North Dakota.. I would Put a Small Pickup Bed On it and use it for my Farm Run around. NO Highway Travel ??
Eric I enjoy videos like this and it’s a good opportunity for someone who wants to build a race car or a Drift car out of it that no title is needed. Thank you for sharing.
My 1999 NB has that crappy "factory" alarm system fitted. I've always wondered why the installation looked so "home made", now I understand, oh! ,the dealerships fitted them, thanks for the insight Eric. No real issues thus far 24.5 years on.
1:58 I just hope that one day you'll get to a tender age and a mental state where you'll say to yourself: "Boy, I'm just SICK and tired of this DAMN manual transmission !" I know I am, as I daily one in one of the most congested cities at the very South of "The Hurricane and Lightning State". Manuals are fun . . . in your fun car, during your track days or fun weekends, in the middle of nowhere, where there's almost no one around you and you can actually let the damn thing stretch it's legs. All other situations ? It's a bother. And if you think otherwise, you're only lying to yourself. Edit: Your left knee that will pay the price too, sooner or later, like mine is.
People send the DMV, the title on broken down vehicles and right junk on the title. This keeps them, from having to pay property tax, from that moment on. In North Carolina, if you buy a car with a junk title, you have to do this. It has to be at least, complete vehicle. You contact DMV license and theft division. A DMV inspector comes out and looks at the vehicle. They send a form to DMV and leave you a form, stating vehicle appears road worthy. You can then obtain a title, that allows you to register the vehicle. I have done it. This, was my experience. All states differ, in DMV laws. Just check and see, if this is allowed in your state.
Yeah, Vermont or New Hampshire have title by bill of sale. If you know the title has no debt on it. It can be rebuilt, however you have to have residency. And, once you get your paperwork. Transfer to another state. No way would I scrap that due to paperwork. I would swap vins, and use the car personally and not sell it. The law doesn’t care as long as you’re paying taxes on it. Selling it%. Well that’s a different story.
use it as parts for another you want to save. don't swap just the VIN identified parts. just swap everything else and paint. parts of the good vin tub rusty? swap in those parts of the bad VIN tub. with both titles mo issued to me a reconstructed VIN plate for a triumph spitfire with Olds f-85 drive train [and narrowed corvette rear end] of course that was the 1970s . in the end you crush a Swiss cheese bad VIN tub. PS this is not likely to be "for profit"
I dare you to drive it back to Missouri and demand an explanation. Start a petition, I'll sign it. Or... what would it take to swap the VIN? Lets say you remove every part from the car and leave the VIN plate floating in space and take all those parts you removed and stick them on a "clean title" chasis. That technically would be legal. What is the difference in swapping VIN plates?
That is a fucking shame and a half, especially in that color, and with only 100k on the clock? Well, now I'm just depressed....like, moreso than usual.
Quite on topic, you Do Cars, right? Seems to me that there could be a way to get the vin unscrewed. Whatever, great vidya! Good subject matter, they dont all gotta be blowed up ISH! Blowed up title, A-1 brother!
