Yep, I'm still lurking about, still check in most days to see what you're all up too
Things aren't too bad, just a bit grumpy about the weather, haven't been out in the car for ages now.
I had the same problem as it happens - the previous owner had swapped the donor wheel for a horrible aftermarket one that was never going to pass IVA
I ended buying an original MX5 one off ebay, think it cost about a tenner or so.
Still need to replace it at some point as it looks massive in the Haynes!