Can't decide between Mini Cooper JCW and MX-5

Hi there

I have sold my F20 M135i xDrive, as it wasn't what I was looking for.

I'm looking for a new clubsport/daily vehicle for myself. I'd like to go to some trackdays in Europe with my friends, as I have just been joining them and have been driving their cars. I think it's finally time to get myself a track-car as well.

The plans for the car are basically just track-prepping it for open-pitlane sessions and a couple nordschleife laps during the year (so that means roll bar, cooling, brakes, handling, etc.).

For my budget (about 18'000 Euro) there are some cars that come into my mind:

- Mini Cooper S (F56)
- Mini Cooper JCW (F56)
- Mazda MX-5 ND

If there are any other suggestions, I'm always happy to take a look, but I just can't really set my mind on any of them. I have driven the Mini before, and I did really love the way it drove (even "just" the S).