On my MX-5 I used to run Toyo R1-R which is in-between proper semi-slicks and a really high performance street tire. Probably the equivalent to the AD08s. The R1-R used to be really good bang for the buck but I heard Toyo was going to discontinue them but not sure if that happened. Probably would go for the AD08s if I were in the market for something slight street friendlier.
 
That being said I've been using both A032, A048 and R888 on street cars without any dramas. Just be cautious in the wet or cold as mentioned above.

What sort of life do you get out of them?
Its hardly ever wet or cold here lol...

The A032s I had before (which was fairly old and hard) had about half the tread depth when I bought them and I did 4-5 trackdays including there and back plus maybe 15-20 weekend drives before two of them were down to full slicks.
 
My current A048s though I would expect to make 3-4 trackdays or so, but they were pretty worn when I bought them too.
 
I've seen it vary heavily. Some people claim to do 15-20 trackdays on the same set whilst some go through a set in 2-3 even. But if you're not pushing it like crazy you do get decent amount of life out of them.

I have been using A050s and I got about 10 track days (probably 300 laps) from the rear and still plenty left on the front. The quicker you go and the more power you have will show on the tyres too.

rikkir
What tyres are you running?

Rick....please get some better tires for MTC.  You will be kicking yourself with those street tires!
 

I really wish i could afford decent tyres. I have to make do with what i've got atm as attending the MTC is gonna use the last of my available funds :(
I'll still have heaps of fun, even if i'm not that fast... (the driver is probably more of a handicap than the tyres anyway lol)

Keep an eye on Gumtree, not often but sometimes you'll actually find some decent ones with the right dimensions fairly cheap. I picked my A048s up for $120.

Bummer!
 

What was the defect for?

Adjustable top mounts and suspension firmness, but it'll be a full inspection.
 
On top of that I'm expecting issues with having no o2 sensor (or even slot for it in my exhaust), emissions, some missing plastic on the seat belt buckles, and most likely a few other bits and pieces.
 
Never cleared a car off from defect so I have no idea what to expect. I suppose I'll put the stock suspension/wheels on, try to fit a O2 sensor somehow and put some ethanol in the tank and see what happens?
 
Anything else to keep in mind?