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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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Birthdays and general well wishes section
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Private Messages - A Statement from the Administrators

Last post by MrChrome « Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:52 pm

by MrChrome » Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:52 pm

It has been suggested by someone, that they have "heard" (hearsay), that the Adminstrators and Moderators of the Mazda Menders forum have access to Private Messages sent and received by the forums membership and that they may be reading these messages...

Ours rules clearly state:...

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DISCOUNT CODE

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by MrChrome » Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:00 pm

Our discount code is provided by Autolink for the benefit of the members of this forum.

Not all members can see the code - you have to have posted a number of posts before you can....

The March discount code has been changed because the original one has been posted by a member on an open forum...

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Jacking points for Hydraulic jack and Axle stands

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by steffydog » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:50 pm

As above, I've got a 2002 Mk2.5 and I'm not sure where to safely jack from, and place my axle stands, front or rear.

I will try and take some images tomorrow of the underside, as technical names won't mean a lot to me. Unless anyone has some nice underside images and can pop some lettering arrows...
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Fri Nov 08, 2019 10:34 pm
Car buyers and road tax.

Last post by mattpc « Sun May 13, 2018 8:08 pm
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by nedski » Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:24 am

If you wish to pay online go here.

By phone 0300 123 4321

3rd option the Post Office.

If you are buying a car YOU need to tax it before driving away ! no excuses.
Remeber there is No 24hours free period etc. The tax belongs to the last owner and does not transfer.

I encountered my first...

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Weather guess site

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by Mazda Mender » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:59 pm

This has not let me down yet with the weather guess, easy to use and has a couple of useful play bits.

M-m

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Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:23 pm
Driving licence changes... please read important

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by Mazda Mender » Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:32 pm

M-m

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Cone (pod) filters and cold air intakes - tested!

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by binarypunk » Fri Nov 01, 2013 12:35 am

I do tend to harp on about how modern engines will not benefit from an aftermarket filter...no matter what figures K&N drag up from testing on the 50s American heaps. Well, how about some proper testing on more modern engines??

And how about a cold air intake? We all know sucking in hot air...

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Sunday Rally

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Attachment(s) by John&Luke » Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:53 am

Great weather forecast :-D

Looking forward to the show and talking mx5’s

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Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:18 pm
A numpty in Scotland.

Last post by Mazda Mender « Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:03 pm
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by blackyb » Fri Sep 13, 2019 6:31 pm

Well it goes like this.

Been up in Scotland since Monday. Driven over 1000 miles event free and mostly topless all the way then today yes Friday 13th!

We were driving back from Rannock Station when the heavens opened so top up, lights on (side and driving lights) all the way back to The House of...

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What music are you listening to.

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by phildent » Fri May 29, 2015 11:44 pm

Might be a bit of fun to post up what music you are listening to at the moment.Its a good way of discovering new artists and bands.

Gentle leg pulling would be great but please no nasty comments on peoples choices,we are all different and I have been known to listen to the occasional ABBA track....
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Mazda Mender

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by The Polishing Booth » Sat Jun 24, 2017 10:24 pm

I met the man himself today! :wink:

Good to see you.

All the best

Michael

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Do you ever get one of thosd days!!!

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by blackyb » Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:51 pm

Well today went into the garage to start getting the wee roadster ready for the spring (they say its on its way)

Battery was flat which should not of been the case as she sits like the motorbike with a battery optimiser fitted, checked the socket and, errr it was for some reason turned off.

I...

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Explain your user name?

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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:58 am

There are some belters about and a lot to the another owners/members/users don't make sense but to the user with the made up name, just for fun ,nothing deep just being nosey.
Mine on other forums and sites speaks for itself...... Mazda mender, on here it is Wayne my name simply because i am just...
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NC Seats Updated

Last post by vindaloo « Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:49 am
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by vindaloo » Thu Jun 29, 2017 6:17 pm

Recently had my seat covers changed to a different design, Black and perforated Red Leather, work carried out in 3-4 hours whilst waiting. Very pleased with the quality. Complete seats and door cards included as was the gear and handbrake gaitors. All parts of the seat are leather including backs...

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Cardington today - new airship spotted

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Attachment(s) by Vanquishman » Sat Aug 13, 2016 1:28 am

Out for a blast with my son in Zippy today and we spotted this. aug summer 16 114.jpg

From the field it really did look proper Dan Dare like a retro spaceship had landed in a field aug summer 16 109.jpg

Apparently Bruce Dickinson is putting some dosh into this new airship, and i think it looks...

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Thu Jun 08, 2017 5:56 am
London Attack

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:50 pm
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by grumpius » Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:46 am

My heart goes out to those affected in London. Just keep doing what you do and don't let the bugger's win.

Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk

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Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:50 pm
New paint job

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by Livio Palmieri » Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:52 pm

Black Eunos 1.6 going in for body restoration and paint soon. Need to find an o/s front wing and various other bits and pieces to proceed . . .

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Speed bumps kill!

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by Shadgrind » Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:46 am

So they now say! So, it has come to light that accelerating and decelerating between bumps causes more pollution than keeping up a steady speed between them. Personally like a good few of us I can't keep up a steady speed for fear of losing the underside of my car! And I'm not that low.

So the...

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Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:06 pm
Going Topless

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Need paintwork

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by gangey » Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:25 pm

Has anyone got a number / garage location for Wayne in the Wigan area?

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Oooops

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Came in behind this Mk4, poor bu...er

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Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:33 am
Vintage chl now

Last post by Vanquishman « Sat Aug 13, 2016 1:18 am
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by Vanquishman » Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:50 pm

Music from 1979.... awesome, worth a look if you love that decade. So far highlights are Ian Dury, Gary Numan and Joe Jackson. Great stuff. Freeview 82. :obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Forum how to's

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by Real Rayzor » Fri Jul 15, 2016 3:45 pm

Just noticed I can't access the how to section.. do I need a certain amount of posts or what ever..

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Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:24 am
MX5OC Track Day Charity Plate

Last post by The Slickster « Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:13 pm
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by The Slickster » Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:42 pm

Hi Guys,

A week last Friday I met Wayne at his work and he gave me an envelope containing £200 which was raised by helping owners do repairs to their cars at the event. I lent Wayne my company van to transport his tools/spare parts etc. to Blyton, and it was suggested by some of the menders to...

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Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:13 pm
puncture repair kit

Last post by Yolo « Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:58 pm
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Attachment(s) by stevehh » Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:38 pm

I wandered into halfords today, and spotted the puncture repair kits.
Are these any good, they do seem very simple to use.

Steve
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Last post by Yolo View the latest post
Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:58 pm
A big thank you

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue May 10, 2016 8:39 pm
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by MrsM » Thu May 05, 2016 8:42 pm

I would like to say thank you to my mazdamender for mending my Mazda. Thanks Wayne. X :text-thankyouyellow:

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Tue May 10, 2016 8:39 pm
glad i work nights

Last post by blackyb « Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:16 pm
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by al_p » Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:34 am

i am normally working nights or sleeping out in the truck which is great as i have not yet found a piece of music that rhymes with my housemates snoring in the bedroom next door ,

hits such as :

sam and dave : hold on i'm snoring

daft punk : one more snore

also tried to my own amusement...

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Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:16 pm
nothing to say

Last post by al_p « Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:00 pm
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by mattlambert » Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:47 pm

so for someone who is normally never short of words , I find myself struggling to find anything constructive to say , I have enjoyed reading the many and varied subjects on this site , but now that I find myself in a position where I need to up my postings I,m suffering from verbal constipation lol

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Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:00 pm
Merry Christmas

Last post by blackyb « Sat Dec 26, 2015 4:29 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:20 am

Happy Christmas everyone, drink loads, get fat and enjoy the break with family xx.
M-m

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Sat Dec 26, 2015 4:29 pm
It's a bit quiet here?

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:31 pm
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by Shadgrind » Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:57 pm

With the weather we've been having I thought we would all be out driving or fettling?

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Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:31 pm
calais

Last post by Yolo « Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:55 pm
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by phildent » Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:06 am

Anybody got any up to date info about Dover- Calais situation.Wanting to take the MX5 down to Sain,obviously with the soft top on.
However don't want to risk it if there's still risk.Even though I've just retired from medicine I don't think stitching myself up would be a good start to the holiday....

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Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:55 pm
MotoGP Iannone and the seagull!

Last post by Yolo « Sun Oct 18, 2015 6:14 pm
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by Shadgrind » Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:05 am

Anyone else see this, during MotGP race at Philip Island?

Superb race anyway!

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