3000 miles in my Mazda MX-5: a roadster for life, not just summer

I live in a London flat without a garage. Naturally, I've bought a manual-gearbox, soft-top sports car…Having come to terms with the inevitable departure of my Fiat Panda 100HP, I figured it was about time to treat myself to something I'd always wanted: a proper lightweight, rear-driven sports car. 
I’ll admit first that the car I really wanted was a Toyota GT86 – its connection to the ‘AE86’ Corolla really appeals, as does the variety of aftermarket bits &nda