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My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Colin G - 26-11-2019
Right then, brought this back in August cheap as it had no MOT on it, gave it a good check over before I parted with the cash and figured even if I spent a couple hundred getting it through the MOT it was still a cheap motor. Put it in for the MOT and to my surprise it went straight through, not even any advisories.
Pics as it was when I first brought it
![[Image: 001.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/001.jpg)
![[Image: 002.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/002.jpg)
![[Image: 006.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/006.jpg)
![[Image: 003.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/003.jpg)
The first mod to go on was something that I'd had laying around in the garage for ages, a set of blue sidelight bulbs, they still look white in the pic, but are being upgraded shortly to LED bulbs as one has just blown
![[Image: 003-1.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/003-1.jpg)
Next up was to replace the ageing wipers, so rather than just put new on thought it was a good idea to upgrade to the flat blade wipers. Old vs new pics
![[Image: 008.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/008.jpg)
![[Image: 009.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/009.jpg)
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Rabster - 26-11-2019
looks like you got a bargain then especially if it sailed straight through an MOT
Keep up the good work
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Colin G - 26-11-2019
One of the issues I was aware of when I brought the car was that all the speakers had blown, kept hold of my HU from my previous car so brought a bulk load of goodies and proceeded to fit them in. First up was my Sony Explod headunit along with new JVC door speakers and JVC headrest speakers
![[Image: mx5smoked007.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/mx5smoked007.jpg)
![[Image: carmods001.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/carmods001.jpg)
At the same time as fitting these I got rid of the bonnet stay by fitting gas bonnet struts
![[Image: carmods003.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/carmods003.jpg)
Also fitted my lazy eye headlight kit
![[Image: lazyeyestickers003.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/lazyeyestickers003.jpg)
Next on the list was wheels, picked up some Dotz ultralight racing 5 spoke 17's with good tyres fairly cheap
![[Image: 005.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/005.jpg)
![[Image: 002-2.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/002-2.jpg)
The interior was a bit bland and boring for my liking so brightened it up with a bit of colour coding
![[Image: dashplate005.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/dashplate005.jpg)
![[Image: dashplate004.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/dashplate004.jpg)
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Colin G - 26-11-2019
Got hold of a mesh grille and self adhesive numberplate as the original plate was looking a little tired and I wanted to open up the front 'mouth'
![[Image: grilleandbrace004.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/grilleandbrace004.jpg)
Then I got hold of a front strut brace and promptly got it fitted
![[Image: grilleandbrace008.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/grilleandbrace008.jpg)
Not long back my backbox decided to snap off, so figured it would be a good time to replace with a stainless steel catback system and decat pipe
![[Image: spoilerexhaust009.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/spoilerexhaust009.jpg)
![[Image: spoilerexhaust010.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/spoilerexhaust010.jpg)
![[Image: spoilerexhaust011.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/spoilerexhaust011.jpg)
I had been looking at spoilers for it since I brought the car but wasn't keen on the aftermarket ones about, but managed to find an OEM spoiler and bootlid in good condition, had them painted and got them fitted to the car
![[Image: sunday13thmorning008.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/sunday13thmorning008.jpg)
![[Image: sunday13thmorning007.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/sunday13thmorning007.jpg)
![[Image: sunday13thmorning001-1.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/sunday13thmorning001-1.jpg)
Latest jobs that have been done in the last couple days are to change the old wooden steering wheel for a leather Momo one
![[Image: MomoWheel.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/MomoWheel.jpg)
Andtoday have had my lowering springs fitted
Before and after pics
![[Image: carlowered006.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/carlowered006.jpg)
![[Image: carlowered007.jpg]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/gixxer500/Mazda%20MX5/carlowered007.jpg)
Thats where I'm currently upto at the moment, but will keep this updated as I go on
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Sparkystav - 26-11-2019
Looks a lot better now it's lowered.
Great work so far mate
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - AaronR33 - 26-11-2019
My mate has just bought one exactly like this, very tidy little motor! Those lazy eye kits look dead cool.
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Mr Reman - 26-11-2019
Be careful there mate !
MX5 modding can be a slippery slope. One day you think "I reckon the callipers would look good painted yellow", Next thing you know your driving around in this......
![[Image: PSF2.jpg]](http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/4/16/989771/Arch%20extensions/PSF2.jpg)
It's too late for me, But it looks like you could still be in the "Recreational MX5 modding" stage of the addiction. If you get help now then you might still be able to beat this thing before it consumes you.
:biggrin:
Scotty B.
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Colin G - 26-11-2019
That looks good. Like it.
Think I'm too far gone now to be saved lol. You want to see the list of what Ive still got planned for it.
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Mr Reman - 26-11-2019
cougarrsv You want to see the list of what Ive still got planned for it.
Go for it mate !
My Mazda MX5 Mk1 Thread - Colin G - 26-11-2019
front splitter (probably the garage vary one)
side skirts
deeper rear bumper
induction kit with cold air feed
relocate fog light
hard top
bucket seats
bigger brakes (probably wilwood)
chrome bits for interior
powdercoated engine bits (inlet manifold, rocker cover)
calipers painted
Headlight vent
blue ht leads
manual gearbox conversion
racing clutch
turbo conversion