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********We would like to take a moment of your time in thanking everyone that as helped us keep this forum going, from donations, sponsorship, hands on help and all the members that have used us, as it was built to help follow owners keep their passion on the roads, as we step into 2020 we hope all your hopes and dreams come true, we need to heart felt thank the owners that have given donations to help us carry on already so early into the new year and believing in what we are trying to do for everyone , it is also with great pride we thank AUTOLINKMX5 Mr Andrew Stott for sponsoring us again for this year, Andrew is not only a business but a very passionate petrol head and is always there to help fellow members in need regardless, the monthly discount code is always updated every end of the month with a fresh code so jump on getting it cheaper from us and Andrew , looking into this year we are hoping to arrange mazdamenders tech days/weekends this year to become the norm to meet and get our hands dirty all together, drive her like you stole her and weld that smile in place. *********
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Mk1 restoration

Last post by John&Luke « Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:06 pm
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Attachment(s) by John&Luke » Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:17 pm

Hi, so starting my next restoration project.

Managed to get my White Mk1 into the garage today ready to start a few months swearing, cursing, spending far to much but, hopefully getting there in the end.

Couple of photos to set the scene.

Jobs will include, new sills /arches, new wings,...
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Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:06 pm
1995 G-Limited Rebuild

Last post by Lumphammer « Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:35 pm
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Attachment(s) by Lumphammer » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:50 pm

This is my 1995 1.8 G-Limited, it was converted to a track car by the previous owner and then has sat idle for several years.

It's got no rust at all but suffered some bad damage to the frame rails, I assume from speed humps and the usual gunk and detritus from being sat outside.

I'm taking it...
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Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:35 pm
New project arrives at Wayne mansion, 96,1.8 green badge S spec in M8

Last post by Mazda Mender « Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:23 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:18 am

There is always a story behind these projects and how we all find them or they find you....

I have been looking for a MK 1 to do a project with, i needed a half descent shell, was not fussed about if the engine worked or not, whether it was an auto or not, was not worried about the interior...
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Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:23 am
Another NA restoration

Last post by John&Luke « Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:40 pm
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Attachment(s) by Natehd9 » Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:39 pm

So following on from my introduction post I thought it was high time that I put together a project thread, probably as much to remind myself of what I've done as anything else!

Before I get started I'll say it now, no pretty photos to be uploaded in this post, they'll come later, and to be honest,...
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Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:40 pm
Ashliegh's little red roadster build/revamp

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:54 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:34 am

She arrives from John'o at daft o'clock saturday morning.....and with NO brakes, fudge knows what the last owner was thinking, so that will be first on the list me thinks....

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Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:54 am
Mazda-menders roadsters

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:26 pm

The Mk 1 V.S II Eunos Roadster 1993 1.8.....
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The Mk 2 V.S Roadster 1999 1.8......
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The Mk 1 Eunos Roadster 1990 1.6 (project)......
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The Mk 2 V.S Roadster 1999...
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Tue Feb 18, 2020 12:03 am
Mk 2 blue VS 1.8 import project...wayne mansion

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:33 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:46 pm

Found her sat hidden out of site ..unloved and going furry...now having a soft spot fot the VS mk1's and 2's...as i walked around with Carl and notice her in the corner..as we got close i am sure i heard..."help me"....."take me home"....so after a quick look over her and banter...
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Tue Apr 23, 2019 7:33 am
Eunos is back

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:47 pm
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Attachment(s) by fujikun » Thu Jul 10, 2014 2:04 pm

DSCF5444.JPG DSCF5427.JPG DSCF5444.JPG hi,introducing me and my new (to me) eunos, i bought the car mid june. i was looking for an old car to run and tinker with , and was offered this car from a works friend,
he always has mx5`s and had bought this one for spares, he realized it was too good to...
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Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:47 pm
Owners pride and joys list of available Mazsters to be used

Last post by 71notout « Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:17 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:59 pm

*****FOR REFERENCE only*****
Mark:- Mk2
Year:- 1999
Edition:- Japanese import V.S Roadster
Engine:- 1.8cc
Colour :- Black and gold
Transmission:- Auto 4 speed (at the minute)
Boosted :- No
Modifications :- plenty

Area:- North west Englend

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Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:17 pm
NB Arctic

Last post by grahamthegas « Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:51 pm
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Attachment(s) by grahamthegas » Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:56 pm

Ok the time has come to be brave enough to add a post. I hope that the bits that are added over time will be of interest to someone.
Some of the work I hope to add photos of will be. Thanks Wayne for all your advice and support.

Brake caliper refurb and new pads all round.
Replace gearbox and...

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Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:51 pm
On going build threads....

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by Mazda Mender » Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:41 am

I have made all the on going build threads sticky topics, which means they will stay at the top of this section so they are easier to find for your selves to up date, if anyone would like theirs making a sticky please get in touch and we'll sort it straight away for you chaps.
With most of us...

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:41 am
Project 2 into 1, Mk1 Auto to Manual.

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Attachment(s) by Zebbysebby » Sat Feb 01, 2020 1:16 am

I recently wrote of my intention to convert an MOT’d rot free but very rough 1991 MK1 Eunos Auto to a 5 speed manual using parts from a rotten low mileage 1991 UK MX5. I also asked which Engine I should use and the conclusion was to stick with the original. The Eunos spent 15 years in Japan before...

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Wed Mar 04, 2020 11:00 pm
MK2 10th Anniversary - 1999

Last post by njonesn « Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:17 pm
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Attachment(s) by njonesn » Mon May 06, 2019 9:56 pm

In July 2017 I finally purchased an MX5. As an IT Technician I wanted something that could get me away from the digital world, something that I can fiddle with and enjoy driving. I have no fear of engineering and tinkering but have not done much on the scale of a car before.
I knew I wanted an MX5...
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Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:17 pm
Angela & Sid's G-ltd ( Mel B) Renovation story

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:25 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:10 am

So how did this one happen...
I was looking at a daily, and was looking at something different with character ...and was looking at the smart Roadsters, plenty of home work was done on the subject including getting a lap top with software and all the hardware to be able to do anything on one the...
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Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:25 pm
Whitney, the black Mk 1 Auto S special 1997

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:15 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:29 pm

This is Haleys new Mk 1 which she had for 1 day and dropped her here for me to play with, I'll leave the story and updates to Hayley herself, but here are some of the old water pump and cam belt removal for new today, other things have been sorted and i 'm not far of from handing the keys back over...
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Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:15 am
My first Eunos!

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Attachment(s) by The JDM junkie » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:29 pm

My dad or "Mazda-Mender" as you will most likely know him found me a beautiful silver Roadster. It's a 1993 1.6 long nose crank with 70,000 on the clock. We went to view it today and no word of a lie this car is out of this world. The engine bay is clean, the arches and sills are rust/rot...
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Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:08 pm
Bluebell a G-Ltd Roadster

Last post by blackyb « Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:00 pm
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by Bluebell18 » Fri Jan 31, 2020 5:59 pm

So this is Bluebell

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Bluebell is my Eunos G-Ltd or should that be Ltd-G Roadster, bought in Dec 2013 and now owned for some six years. When I started looking for a ‘5’ I wanted a red one similar to my MG Midget but when I saw the add and pictures of a Satellite blue car that had to be...

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Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:00 pm
Rebuilding my mx5 mk1, after being told to scrap it :(

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Attachment(s) by Chris0H » Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:16 pm

So in 2017 I had a front end crash, but i was not at fault, their insurance paid me direct, I had both the steering arms replaced, the front wings and bumper replaced....

Then 2018, just over a year ago after being given a rather large quote to repair my mx5, i instructed the repair only for the...
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Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:02 am
Mk3 purchase

Last post by John&Luke « Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:21 pm
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Attachment(s) by John&Luke » Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:23 am

I blame Wayne for this!!!! As he always seems to be getting new MX5’s arriving :-D :-D :-D

I’m also working on the principle that ‘he who has more toys, is happier’ I’ve brought another MX5.

I know Mk3’s aren’t everyones cup of tea, but couldn’t say no. Bit of a distressed sale (owner just...

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Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:21 pm
Hardtop rain rails?

Last post by Mazda Mender « Fri Nov 29, 2019 7:10 am
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by madmart100 » Tue Mar 06, 2018 11:48 am

Does anyone in the UK make rain rails for the hard top (na/nb). Starting to get a bit fed up of drowning every time the window/door is opened

Cheers

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Fri Nov 29, 2019 7:10 am
Mk 2 1998 silver R.S import sort out thread

Last post by robabarker « Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:56 am
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue May 26, 2015 11:13 pm

Well she arrived just before the new owner arrived to collect the white one, and she is a MK 2 R.S import in silver with a 6spd box ,lsd diff and billies, 1.8cc and rot free with low miles.

Easy enough to get right to my standard, list of attack will be...
All new disks and pads all around with a...
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Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:56 am
Oops I did it again!

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:19 pm
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Attachment(s) by John&Luke » Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:53 pm

No not a post in tribute to Britney Spears. Instead I seem to have collected car number 5 :eek:

08 PRHT finished in Copper Red. Less than 50k with service history etc.

Appears a very clean and honest car at a good winter price so I couldn’t really say no :dance:

Couple of photos of my new...

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Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:19 pm
From neglected and unloved to be reborn again and enjoyed....... A Mk2.5 refresh story with 15,100 miles

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:05 am

She is a barn find in a nut shell, 54 plate 1.6 MK 2.5 5 speed manual that was left neglected and ended up greener than the shrubs that were keeping her safe....

Darrel and Vicky are the owners that knew of her and after many years of trying to get her, finely got offered her after 9 years of...
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Sun Oct 13, 2019 9:42 pm
Project Auto to manual at wayne mansion :0)

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:18 pm

Well it was another saver and she is all OE and clean like a fresh import, i will be converting her from a auto to a 5 speed manual so will be doing a full how to on it for others to follow if needed, which means a brand new clutch and slave, she as 45,000 miles on the new engine that i have put in...
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Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:54 pm
my first shot at an NA

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Attachment(s) by storm » Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:09 pm

Having been on many forums over the decades I know how annoying it can be when people have many pages dedicated their car, so I hope to start just this one thread about the life of my 92 Eunos Roadster.

She was bought in Reading for the princely sum of £600, since I hadn't ever owned one before...
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Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:51 am
That'll never run again!

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Attachment(s) by seagryhill » Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:21 am

‘That’ll never run again’ - the ongoing story of little ‘NEL’

I give my wife all the credit for coming up with the title of this build thread and there are days when I think she may be the wisest person I know.

Several years ago we bought our Son a Mk2 as a runaround after his graduation....
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Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:12 pm
MOT success.

Last post by GlennyGills « Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:27 pm
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by blackyb » Thu Aug 08, 2019 4:11 pm

Well another MOT for the little girl and a full clean bill of health.

The MOT tester commented on her overall condition and how low the emissions were, brakes almost perfectly balanced.

She isn't a concourse by a long shot but, odd minor ding or two and the lacquer is wearing thin around the...

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Yolo the story so far

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Attachment(s) by Yolo » Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:57 am

Hi all I have been on here for a while now and learnt quite a bit from you guys, mostly through hijacking other peoples threads and asking questions about what they are doing so sorry about that :oops: …. and its the reason I am now starting my own thread (you can get your own back now) :-D .

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Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:32 pm
Stealthy 5

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Attachment(s) by Coldy » Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:30 am

My previous 5 needed constant repair and was worth more in parts than as a whole car. So on the same day I had it given a fresh mot I went and bought something that was worth my time.

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My Latest...

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Mk4 SE-L Nav+ 184BHP 2.0L Machine Grey with Apple CarPlay :auto-layrubber:

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