Considering importing a Mazda MX-5...

I am considering purchasing a 2013 Mazda MX-5 Roadster hard top; its mileage is 48,000, but I cannot find revenue VRT example... Should I wait until after Brexit is over to purchase? I'm buying from a friend.

DERICK BUCKLEY (CO CORK)

Mar 2020 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Derick,

Revenue always seems to have a problem working out values for any car that’s not a thoroughly mainstream family hatchback or saloon, sadly. We’ve been through the calculations and our dead-reckoning is that you could be looking at a VRT bill of around €2,000 — which seems a bit steep for a seven-year-old car to be honest.

We don't think Brexit is going to alter the situation in favour of those importing cars from the UK, either, so no point waiting.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe