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Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .

*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***

And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.

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MK3 MX5 - Road to track

Last post by Ron_Tomo « Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:05 pm
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by tsinc80697 » Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:54 am

Hello!

I’ve just picked up my first MX5 which is a 2006 MK3. I’ll be turning it in to a track only car to have some fun with a friend as I value my own track car a little too much to let him lose in it :lol:

I’m looking for someone in/near Wigan to get the car on a ramp and go through what needs...

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Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:05 pm
Automatic gearbox NA

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:34 pm
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by Ingvar » Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:26 am

Hello!
I have an US specification 1994 NA with automatic gearbox.
I have problem with the overdrive function. Often it shifts between OD an 3:rd gear and sometimes it does not go into OD at all.
Any idea what to look for?
Thanks
Ingvar

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Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:34 pm
It’s come home!

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:52 pm
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by MX-PIEve » Sun Jul 11, 2021 10:50 am

Not football, but our ‘95 Eunos. But, it’s doing my head in.
Bought in 2014. 38k miles. Not far off standard. Been in store nearly three years.
Currently playing silly buggers, intermittently starting…..
Residing in a place described widely as Pie Land.

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Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:52 pm
Eunos pilgrim here

Last post by Lumphammer « Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:11 am
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by WILLCEE51 » Sun May 16, 2021 10:30 pm

hi .pilgrim to MX5 Miata ,Eunos but not to vehicles, have built perhaps 40 from shells road cars,rally, hillclimb, race.. over a long lifetime, this mk1 Eunos 93 may end up being my last build , so take pity on me..No.. tell me I'm bl**dy mad at my age.. anyhow despite myself i have managed to pick...

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Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:11 am
Looking for a mechanic and bodyshop in Bolton/Wigan area

Last post by jimmac « Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:01 pm
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by jimmac » Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:43 pm

Hi, I'm new here.

Looking for someone to do some work on my NC 3.5 that needs some work:

1. fix a transmission oil leak (leaks through at the brace),
2. fit a "front clutch cover" to the gearbox (that's what mazda call the part) - i have the part already,
3. investigate poor idle and...

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Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:01 pm
New member

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:14 pm
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Attachment(s) by Sondav » Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:24 am

Hi Everyone, Just joined this forum after purchasing a 4 slot crankshaft pulley from Autolink. I have had the usual problem of a short nose crank where the pulley comes loose and it snapped the end of the crankshaft off. Some thread was left in the crankshaft so I have made a new long nose part and...

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Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:14 pm
First Mx-5 project car with some help ;)

Last post by Storm4x2 « Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:42 pm
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by Storm4x2 » Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:00 pm

Hello menders,

I just joined here, some of you may know me i am the son of one of the site admins Storm I was the small kid at the 30th anniversary for the mx-5 at the British motor museum I was in the mx-5 with the plate J423 WTF i have been trying to get the mx-5 started for the last few months...

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Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:42 pm
Montana nb 2.5

Last post by GlennyGills « Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:58 pm
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by Busbybabe » Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:34 pm

Hi, I have had my Montana 2.5 for the best part of a year and I’m looking to have it well taken care of. Online forums would suggest this is just the place. I would love to come down with my car and have it assessed and have some work carried out.
Much appreciated

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Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:58 pm
New member but needs to sell car!

Last post by blackyb « Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:00 pm
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by Julia B » Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:31 pm

Hi everyone,

I only just found this forum after finding another one where someone was looking for same spare as me (mirror trim - right hand side)!
I've had my Eunos Mk 1 for six years and it is a lovely one, in pretty good condition, with no/little rust underneath, so that is a massive plus. Has...

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Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:00 pm
My second MX5 looking for bodyshop

Last post by GlennyGills « Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:44 pm
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by herald1970 » Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:55 pm

Hello
New to the forum and recently purchased a 1996 MK2 1.6 really happy with the car its got great history loads of paperwork and stamped history also totally standard and just passed its MOT with no advisories.

Whilst viewing it was obvious that the rear sills have been bodged with filler etc...

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Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:44 pm
Introduction

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:20 pm
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Attachment(s) by NeilJM » Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:28 pm

Didn't get out to do any work today, so here's an intro post instead! Thanks for the input so far, this seems like the perfect forum.

I'm Neil, and this is some pictures of my car. I've had it for a couple of years and it's much less tatty than it used to be, but there's still a lot left! It's a...

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Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:20 pm
new member

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:25 pm
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by swarbs » Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:29 pm

hi to all new to the fourm just got myself a 1991 mk1 with all the usual rust problems could be a big job lol. :handgestures-thumbup: swarbs

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Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:25 pm
My first Mx5 and project car

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:22 pm
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by the_murp » Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:04 am

Hello there! :greetings-waveyellow:

I'm from Ireland, and I bought my first Mx5 recently as a project car. It's a 1992 Eunos V-Special (at least I think it is) in Black.

It's done about 120,000miles. Mechanically it seems perfect, but the bodywork and paint need fixing. Rust inside the sills,...

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Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:22 pm
omagphoto

Last post by Mazda Mender « Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:56 pm
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by Omagphoto » Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:32 pm

New guy , had my MK2.5 for 14 months now, got told about you guys and joined yesterday, you and I are based in Wigan area so makes sense that I join. love my baby its come from a good home with lots of receipts but a bad garage with outrageous repairs , now I have her that has changed , will need a...

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Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:56 pm
New Member

Last post by MontereyJohn « Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:37 pm

Attachment(s) by MontereyJohn » Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:37 pm

Hi to Everbody out there !

I'm a new member living in Dublin. In 2013 I acquired a 1997 NA 1.8 which had been vandalized during an attempted, but botched theft. Autolink assisted me at the time with the necessities to re-instate the steering and dashboard damage, and I fitted a new hood. The car...

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Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:37 pm
Morning

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Dec 16, 2020 9:54 pm
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by S-ltd Darv » Wed Dec 16, 2020 9:20 am

Good morning Guys,

New to the forum but not 5’s. I’ve owned my S-ltd since 2003 when it was imported, absolutely love my car but she’s been parked up in a garage since 2013 when my daughter was born, was only supposed to be for a short period but never mind. She needs a bit of work to get her back...

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Wed Dec 16, 2020 9:54 pm
Hello from Italy

Last post by Mazda Mender « Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:16 pm
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by Stoppaz » Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:17 am

Hi everybody!
My name is Marco, I'm from Modena and I have a 1996 "Limited" MX-5 NA (Merlot Mica).
The only part that I have replaced with a non-original one is a Nardi Gara 3 steering wheel.
I hope to enjoy this forum. :obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:16 pm
Perfect project car must go

Last post by blackyb « Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:03 pm
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by Sazzy » Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:41 am

So, there is an Mx5 Mk1 that needs to go. It's a long story and I don't want to bore you with it. Been sat for a couple of years and needs work doing to pass mot etc. I'm looking for advice on where to look to sell it..... Really looking to avoid scrapping it!

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Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:03 pm
New member

Last post by DavesBRG5 « Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:35 am
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by arfardaley » Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:54 pm

I’ve had the pleasure of owning and driving various Mk1’s, Mk2’s and a Mk3 over the years but it’s the Mk1 I always go back to.
Looking forward to getting to know the group and now know where the Mazdamenders sticker came from on my windblocker

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:35 am
New member - Laguna blue S-Spec

Last post by timb « Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:35 am
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Attachment(s) by timb » Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:07 pm

Hi everyone, I'm another long(ish)-time lurker, who's decided to finally introduce myself!

I'm the proud owner (perhaps a little too proud :lol:) of this 94 1.8 S-Spec Eunos. It's very original, the only mods are an MX5-parts catback exhaust and the 15" BBS wheels from the later special...

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Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:35 am
New V Spec owner

Last post by Chris V Spec « Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:40 pm
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by Chris V Spec » Thu Jun 18, 2020 4:09 pm

Hello evryone

Brand new member, and fairly new MX5 owner, I recently bought an early V spec 1.8 as weekend toy. I last had an MX5 as a daily driver a bit over 20 years ago.

I bought it needing a bit of tidying which is now mostly done. I've also thrown some new bits on it.

It's had a few bits...

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Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:40 pm
Intro'

Last post by Mazda Mender « Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:43 pm
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by helmhurst » Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:42 pm

Hi all thanks for the add. I have 2003 1.8 5 speed. Loads of rust but hey its an MX5. Refurbing suspension but some parts aren't in stock. Waiting.

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Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:43 pm
Hi should’ve introduced myself sooner

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Jun 17, 2020 12:21 pm
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Attachment(s) by Bazzer » Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:38 pm

Hi, I joined the forum a while ago but never introduced myself, so better late than never.
First mx5 in the family was 2009, my fiancé finished working overseas and needed a car, Her brother asked if she liked mx5s, she didn’t know what one was (neither did I) so google came into play. Up popped a...

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Wed Jun 17, 2020 12:21 pm
New member

Last post by Mazda Mender « Wed Jun 17, 2020 12:14 pm
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by Corky » Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:11 pm

Hi, everyone ..just ordered some spares for my ageing MK3 sport, I think getting spares may be an increasing necessity.
97000 on the clock, but hardly used in the last three years.
Issues... O/S front caliper sticking, I've ordered a Mazda refurb one from here, and new pads...
Then the exhaust is...

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Wed Jun 17, 2020 12:14 pm
Hi

Last post by Mazda Mender « Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:09 pm
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by Bill Halford » Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:17 pm

Just joined Mazdamenders.
We enjoy Monica, a BRG Mk1 'Monaco' Special Edition, first registered Cambridge, UK in 1997.
Also members of MX5 Owners Club.

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Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:09 pm
My new S Spec

Last post by Fred Gassit « Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:49 am
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Attachment(s) by Mr Dunamis » Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:45 am

Hi my name is Adrian and I have just bought a rather nice S Special. It's immaculate underneath. She drives beautifully and looks pretty good as well; although I'm not too struck with the wheels; they may have to go and replaced with some Rota Grids at a later date. Beverley & Spurn Point...

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Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:49 am
Roadster to 30AE

Last post by Fred Gassit « Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:58 am
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by Fred Gassit » Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:48 pm

Out with the old:

1994 Eunos, gone to the great scrapyard in the sky due to terminal rust <Sob>

I did salvage all the shiny bits, so if anybody is building a Mk1 hillclimb/trackday car I might have stuff for sale once the forum allows.

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Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:58 am
Hello from me and poppy

Last post by blackyb « Sat May 30, 2020 8:49 pm
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by Greaves95 » Sat May 30, 2020 1:38 am

Hello everyone my name is Samuel im 25 and I have a Red 1990 mx5 mk1 (Poppy). Thought I would introduce myself and my mx5 with abit of what I have done so far.
I have had the car around a month now, after owning my first mx5 which was a mk2. until my ownership the car has pretty much been off the...

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Sat May 30, 2020 8:49 pm
My 4 year project

Last post by blackyb « Sat May 16, 2020 8:02 pm
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Sat May 16, 2020 8:02 pm
Hi from me and Mr Mug

Last post by griffathome « Tue May 12, 2020 3:25 pm
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by griffathome » Sun May 10, 2020 3:57 pm

Good Day to everyone.

The name is Darren A classic car nut. i have had Mr Mug, a 1989 eunos since Feb 19. we havent done much yet as he awating some welding. He not much to look at been 50 shades of rainbow :-D But once the welding is done he will go for an mot to see what is required.

I just...

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