The community reads factory VIN decals on the hood/fenders/bumper to spot replaced panels and accident repair, and detects repaints via clearcoat on originally single-stage cars, overspray on trim/tow hooks, masking lines on labels and asymmetric rocker paint (noting Canadian cars normally lack the panel decals).
Originality scrutiny: VIN decals and repaint detection
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) · originality