News

Presidents Picnic Report & Results

17 September 2019 / Story by Michael Soulos, photos by Rob Wilko

with 207 attendees, 129 MX-5s, 12 trophies, morning tea, lunch and as close to perfect weather as anyone could ever have hoped for, this year's President's Picnic and competitions were a great success. Read more and see the competition results in News.

Coffs hinterland MX5 roads

Coramba run via Raleigh

27 August 2019 / Words by Allen Martin. Photos by Wayne

A run through the Coffs hinterland from Raleigh to the Coramba Hotel. A spectacular late winter morning had 5 MX5’s set out from Port’s Donut. The general meet up and morning tea at the “Raleigh Winery” had 12 MX5’s and 20 participants. For our Chapter this was a great turnout.

Comboyne Picnic

12 August 2019 / Words and photos by John Hansen

Tuesday August 6 found a small but enthusiastic group of MX-5s with their owners assemble outside ‘Oliver’s’ at the Port Macquarie Service Centre for a picnic lunch run.

Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration Scheme

07 August 2019 / Words by Keith Monaghan

The registration process for the club to offer Historic Vehicle Registration should be finished within the next 4 weeks. This has been an extensive process requiring modifications to the club’s constitution and the development of procedures for the system.

Nabiac motorcycle museum

Nabiac Motorcycle Museum Run

31 July 2019 / Words by John Hansen, Photos by Rob Wilko & Wayne Lang

Saturday 27 July promised to be a perfect MX-5 run day with blue skies dotted with fluffy clouds and brilliant sunshine to take the chill off a winter’s day for our Nabiac Run to the Motorcycle Museum.

Blueys Beach Forster revised to Mystery Run

22 July 2019 / Words and photos by John Hansen

A planned run to Bluey"s Beach via Wootton Way turned into a mystery run led by John and Susan Little.

Recall - Mazda MX-5 (ND) MY2015 metal bracket

Safety recall on Mazda MX-5 (ND) MY2015

15 July 2019 / ACCC Product Safety Australia

Mazda Australia have issued a safety recall on the first batch of Mazda MX-5 NDs delivered to Australia in August 2015. If you own an ND, check the VIN list to see if your car is subject to the recall.

Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration System

18 June 2019 / Words by Keith Monaghan

The Mazda MX-5 Club of New South Wales is in the process of setting up the systems and regulations required to meet the needs of the various bodies to be able to offer both Historic and Classic Vehicle Registration.

South West Rocks via Crescent Head Run

17 June 2019 / Story by John Hansen, Photos by Graham Rochester

The Rivermark Café on Hastings River Drive was the start of our Mid North Coast Saturday run up the coast to South West Rocks.

Mid North Coast Chapter Logo

Pappinbarra Run

11 June 2019

Wednesday 5 June found a group of nine people braving the light rain and cutting wind outside Oliver's at the Port Macquarie Service Centre waiting for the start to our inaugural Wednesday run.

Saturday was the start of our Mid North Coast MX-5 Club’s epic weekend away to Casino and the Russ Hinze Dam in Queensland.

Casino and Hinterland Run

31 May 2019 / Words by John Hansen, Photos by Graham Rochester

Saturday was the start of our Mid North Coast MX-5 Club’s epic weekend away to Casino and the Russ Hinze Dam in Queensland.

Harrigan's Irish Pub Run

13 May 2019 / Story by John Hansen

Tuesday 7 May saw two cars arrive at Oliver’s in the Port Macquarie Service Centre. Run leader and Convenor Peter in his black Mx-5 NB and John in his grey MX-5 NC

Club Torque Autumn Cover Competition

01 May 2019 / Mel Keller

Take part in the Club Torque Autumn cover competition and make your car a star.

Comboyne Run

28 April 2019 / Words by John Hansen, Photos by Graham Rochester

Our meeting place for the Tuesday club run was Oliver’s at the Port Macquarie Service Centre. Blue skies with occasional white clouds above us and moderate temperatures made it almost mandatory that the roof be lowered for the run.

Coffs Harbour Yacht Club via Nambucca Heads.

15 April 2019

Mid North Coast MX-5 Club Yacht Club Coffs Harbour via Nambucca Heads and Sawtell Run Saturday 6 April

Dorrigo weekend

11 April 2019

What a weekend !

MX-5 30th Anniversary at Bathurst

The Cars That Ate Bathurst

04 March 2019 / Words Mel Keller Photos Mel keller Rob Wilkins Andrew Edgar David Bourne

How best to celebrate the MX-5 30th Anniversary? Mount Panorama, Bathurst is a uniquely Australian confluence of blood-pumping motor sport and scenic Sunday drive. It was a natural choice for a gathering of MX-5 friends.

Crescent Head South West Rocks Mid-Week Run

13 February 2019 / Story by John Hansen

Tuesday 5 February saw 5 MX-5 cars assembled at the Rivermark Café on Hastings River Drive Port Macquarie for the start of our mid week run to South West Rocks on an extremely hot and humid day

South Coast Chapter first gathering - photo by Anda Clayton

South Coast Chapter launch

04 February 2019 / Story by Bryan Shedden, Photo by Anda Clayton

It's finally happened folks! The inaugural meeting of the South Coast Chapter! Our great Club takes it's next important step in providing for our regional members.

Australia Day 2019 - photo by Rob Wilkins

Australia Day Picnic 2019

04 February 2019 / Words by Bryan Shedden, Photos by Rob Wilkins, Karina Santolin & Mel Keller

A stinking hot day, thong tossing competition, wacky races, BBQs, plenty to eat and drink, and a hoard of MX-5s in patriotic decoration. It's Australia Day 2019.