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Identifying the differences between the most common parts.

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Exhaust gaskets 1989(NA) to 20059NB)

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:15 am

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This is just to show the differences between the Exhaust gaskets from the MK 1 NA 1989 to the 2005 NB 2005, info was submitted from Andrew at Autolinkmx5...

MK 1 NA 1989 to 1997....
Exhaust gaskets.
On the Mk1 1.6 & 1.8 manifold to downpipe joint are all the same (3-stud) and it looks like...

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Retract relays

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:19 am

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:19 am

The early Mk 1's had a black one and the later was green,(hiding behind the gray relay) , it is behind the dash, undo the the two phillip head screws that hold the steering column cover and you will see it to your right after you have bent yourself into a position that is not even listed in the...

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MK 1/ Mk 2-Mk 2.5 suspension/dampers

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:36 pm

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:36 pm

Top to Bottom....

MK 2/2.5 rear damper ,spring and top mount,Note the extra damper travel at the top of the top mount

Mk 1 rear damper, spring and top mount.

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Top to bottom....

Mk 2/2.5 front damper, spring and top mount, Note the extra...

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Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:36 pm
MK 1 MK 2 MK 2.5 rocker cover seals

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:05 pm

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:05 pm

Rocker cover seals for the 1.6cc and 1.8cc

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MK 1 1.6cc rocker cover seal, note the rear curve is on the lift hand side for the CAS(Cam Angle Sensor)

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Mk 1 .8cc rocker cover seal, Note the rear curve is on the...

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Coil Packs

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:26 pm

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Mk 1 1.8cc 4 pin coil packs ......................... 1993 > 1995

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Mk 1 1.6cc coil packs .................................. 1989 > 1997

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MK 2/2.5 1.6cc coil packs .............................. 1998 > 2005

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Mx5/Eunos/Roadster/Miata Gearbox speedo drives

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:51 am

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:51 am

***This is for manual drive only, Auto guide will follow***

There are a lot of owners out there that are unaware that when swapping a diff for a different gearing set up you will also need to change the gearbox speedo drive...
Fortunately there are different colours for these drives which makes it...

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Front Upper wishbone identification

Last post by Andrew « Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:11 am

Attachment(s) by Andrew » Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:11 am

I took a picture of the 3 types of front upper wishbones, showing the reinforcement that was added over the years.

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mk1 is on the left, mk2 in the middle and mk2.5 sport on the right.

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Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:11 am
Camshaft Identification MX-5 1.6 Mk1, mk2 & mk2.5

Last post by Andrew « Wed Nov 27, 2013 6:24 pm

Attachment(s) by Andrew » Wed Nov 27, 2013 6:24 pm

List of camshafts fitted to 1.6 mk1, mk2 & mk2.5 MX-5's and Roadsters.

1.6 mk1 115bhp (UK cars up to 1993 and all 1.6 import manuals)

B660 - inlet
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B61P - exhaust
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1.6 mk1 automatic import & 90bhp manual (UK cars 1994 on)

B64J - inlet
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B6A7 -...

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Wed Nov 27, 2013 6:24 pm
Cam shaft numbers

Last post by Mazda Mender « Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:36 am

by Mazda Mender » Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:36 am

Lower powered 1.6cc and Auto 1.6 90 bhp...
IN.......B64J
Exhaust.....6A7

High powered 1.6 LNC/SNC 115bhp.....
IN.....B66o
Exhaust .....B61P

Others to follow and pics :handgestures-thumbup:
Info for the Scottish OC section
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MK 1 retract relays............

Last post by Andrew « Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:53 pm
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The Mk 1 has a relay(behind the dash on the right of the steering column, Right hand drive Roadsters,) for raising the Barn doors(headlights) up and down

There is the early type,(Black) and the later type (Green).

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Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:53 pm
CAS = Cam Angle Sensor

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:12 am

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:12 am

Mk 1 NA 1.8cc CAS-Cam Angle Sensor..............................1993 > 1997

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Mk 1 NA 1.6cc CAS-Cam Angle Sensor .......1989 > 1997 (JDM 1.6 finished in 1993, UK spec finished in 1997)

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Both CAS together.....

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MK2/2.5 NB 1.8cc and 1.6...

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Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:12 am
AFM = Air Flow Meter / MAS = Mass Air Sensor

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:06 am

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Mk 2.5 1.8cc/ 1.6cc MAF=Mass Air Flow Meter..................................................2001 > 2005

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Mk 2 1.6cc/1.8cc MAF=Mass Air Flow Sensor....................................................1998 > 2000'ish

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Mk 1...

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Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:06 am
Water pumps

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:02 am

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:02 am

Water pumps.........

All Mk2 and Mk2.5 have the 1.8 Water Pump - the rule is, if it has a multi-rib alternator belt - it has a 1.8 water pump!

1.8cc water pump, note the extra bit on the left with the threaded hole for the alternator bracket

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1.600cc (Mk1 only) water pump,...

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Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:02 am
Fuel filters

Last post by Mazda Mender « Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:58 pm

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:58 pm

Fuel filters....................

Mk 1 on the left, mk 2's on the right

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:58 pm
Rear Lights

Last post by MrChrome « Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:00 pm

Attachment(s) by MrChrome » Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:00 pm

There are a number of differences between all of the MK5s rear lights.

Here's a MK1...

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Here's a MK2...

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Here's a Mk2.5....

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Here's a Mk3...

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:00 pm
Electric Window Regulators

Last post by MrChrome « Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:43 pm
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The Electric Window Regulators on MK1, Mk2/Mk2.5 and Mk3 are different.

The are handed and you can check which side they are by the stamped L or R on the end of the regulator... REMEMBER LEFT and RIGHT are taken as if you were sitting in the driver seat...

Here's a MK1:

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:43 pm
Cigarette Lighter

Last post by MrChrome « Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:35 pm
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There is a difference in the MK1 and Mk2 / Mk2.5 cigarette lighter. The socket is a little difference but either lighter will fit either socket..

Here's a MK1:

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:35 pm
Front Grilles

Last post by MrChrome « Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:31 pm
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Attachment(s) by MrChrome » Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:27 pm

Mazda didn't fit a front grille to the mouth of the car. A grille will reduce airflow to the radiator.

Here are a couple of typical MK1 Grilles

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Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:31 pm
Re: Differences between the thermostat housings.

Last post by Mazda Mender « Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:49 pm

Attachment(s) by Mazda Mender » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:49 pm

The differences between the water pump outlet pipes, thermostat housing and tops..........
Left to right....
Mk 2.5 1.8cc-1.6cc, thermostat housing, note the wider pipe on the T piece and the thermostat opening is at the front......
Mk 1 1.8cc/ Mk 2 1.8cc-1.6cc, thermostat housing, note that...

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Aux Belts

Last post by MrChrome « Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:21 pm
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There are only FOUR different types of belts on all MX5s up to 2005 (Mk2.5).

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