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MX-5 NA Register Run

21 November 2024 / Story & Photos by Louis Serret

The NA generation MX-5 started it all for us, manufactured by Mazda from 1989 to 1997. The Club has had a Historic Register for a number of years with almost 60 cars currently on historic or classic registration. This run was aimed to bring out as many NAs as we could, and by the turn out we succeeded!

Yet another year draws to a close come join your MX-5 friend to share a Christmas Lunch.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

09 November 2024 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The silly season is almost upon us, which means it's time to get your booking in for your Chapter Christmas Party and Awards Presentation.

2024 Annual General Meeting

06 November 2024 / Story by Ian Combes, Photos by Rob Wilko & Senia Gaunson

The 2024 AGM of the Mazda MX-5 Club of NSW was held at the Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club on Friday 25 October. It was a fabulous evening, attended by 60 members in person, with a delicious canape dinner and lots of awards presented. Read on for a recap of the evening.

Coffs Harbour and Inland Run

27 October 2024 / John Ragen for story and photos

A two day run was enjoyed exploring the Coffs Harbour coast and inland hills.

2024 Presidents Picnic

27 October 2024 / Ian Combes

Report on the 2024 Presidents Picnic

2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary revealed

22 October 2024 / drive.com.au

Mazda is blowing out the candles on another birthday special-edition MX-5, this time a beige-over-red colourway to celebrate 35 years. Rumour has it that Blue Mountains Mazda have taken an order from at least one of our Club members!

Natmeet XVI 2026 Save the Date

21 October 2024

Natmeet XVI 2026 in the Hunter Valley NSW Save the Date notice Follow the Event notice for the latest updates.

President's Picnic via the Putty Road

01 October 2024 / Rosy Black story and photos

If you go down to the woods today ….. the President’s Picnic via the Putty Road. The Mid-North Coast members journey to the Picnic was a fun affair.

Macleay Valley East to West

24 July 2024 / Mick Tux

Macleay Valley East to West - from the coast to the hills!

Forest, coast and cruisin'

19 June 2024 / Rosemary Black

We traversed the forests and enjoyed the coastal village of South West Rocks, with a delicious lunch !

Gloucester River Winery - Highways and Byways

15 June 2024 / Judith Hansen

A trip up to Gloucester River Winery was a fun and educational experience!

22 April 2024 - photo by Bryan Shedden

CareFlight Charity Donation

04 May 2024 / Story and Photos by Joe Kovacic and Bryan Shedden

A small group of Committee members were invited to the CareFlight base at Westmead Hospital to meet the crew and inspect the new Airbus H145 helicopter. We presented CareFlight with our Club's donation from fundraising over the last six months.

Natmeet 2024 Report

25 April 2024 / Ian Combes

Summary of 2024 Toowoomba Natmeet

Belt to Granite

31 March 2024 / Judith Hansen

Belt to Granite - Glenn Innes, Tenterfield and over the border !

Mazdas in the grass!

12 March 2024 / Judith Hansen

Mazdas in the grass as we munch on brunch!

Mazdas in the Mist

18 February 2024 / Judith Hansen

Rolling hills and farmland took us up onto the misty Comboyne Plateau where we enjoyed lunch at the Byabarra Cafe.

Australia Day at Cataract Dam 2024

27 January 2024 / Story: Maree Eccleston and Senia Gaunson. Photos: Maree, Senia, Ann Hicks and Andrew Edgar

The Sydney convoy headed south along the Old Princes Highway, while Canberra made the long trek along a boring highway and Illawarra climbed over the mountain and along Appin Road, all headed to Cataract Dam to celebrate mates and Australia Day.

Replacing ND front wheel hub/bearing

26 December 2023 / Story & photos by Bryan Shedden

How to quickly and easily replace the front wheel hub/bearing on an ND MX-5. No swearing involved, honest!

Women Behind the Wheel High Tea Event

13 December 2023 / Story: Honie Boyd. Photos: Ian Fenn, Honie Boyd, Senia Gaunson, Brigid McCarthy

It started as a whisper at the President's Picnic........ Let's have a ladies event.

Yet another year draws to a close come join your MX-5 friend to share a Christmas Lunch.

Book now for your Chapter Christmas Party

12 November 2023 / Words by Bryan Shedden

The silly season is almost upon us, which means it's time to get your booking in for your Chapter Christmas Party and Awards Presentation.