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November 11, 2019

Mazda MX-5 Restoration Parts Are Coming to the Philippines

It looks like good things happen in threes with the Mazda MX-5. After being inducted into the Japanese Automotive Hall of Fame and the announcement of its very own one-make racing series, the Miata Spec Series in the Philippines, Bermaz Auto Philippines has confirmed that first-generation “NA” owners will soon get their hands on official restoration parts for their beloved roadster.

P 2.5-Million Will Get You A Ready-to-Race Mazda MX-5

Tapping into 30 years of Jinba-ittai spirit, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda formally announces the one-make Miata Spec Series featuring the 2019 MX-5 sportscar. Organized and run by veteran racer Allan Uy and RaceGAS Dynamics, the inaugural season starts in May of next year.

First-Generation Mazda MX-5 Inducted into Japan Automotive Hall of Fame

The first-generation Mazda MX-5 enters the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame, recognized by the organization as one of the country’s impost important historic cars.

At a Mazda Fan Event? Skip the Shirts and Look for These Limited-Edition Paintings Instead

At Mazda fan events in Japan, it’s always a great idea to snag a souvenir: a cap, a sticker, maybe even a shirt or two. Next time though, skip the usual and keep an eye out for these limited-edition watercolor paintings done by no less than the designer of the original Mazda RX-7, Mikio Nakajima.

The Curious Story of This One-Off Yellow Mazda MX-5

While this opportunity wasn’t our first visit to the Mazda Headquarters and Museum in Hiroshima, since we had around 100 members of the Miata Club of the Philippines in tow, it was only appropriate that our host, Mazda Corporation put on a show.

Why the Mazda MX-5 Remains Loved for 30 Years

Signs pointed out, “Welcome home [to] Hiroshima” around Mazda’s Miyoshi Proving Ground. Here, around 2,300 MX-5 descended onto the track in celebration of the roadster’s 30th anniversary; also in attendance were 102 members from the Miata Club of the Philippines and the MX-5 Club of Malaysia. There were other countries in attendance as well from Australia to Thailand to Italy to the United Kingdom, but none as big as the contingent from the Philippines.

This is the Purest Road-Going MX-5 ND According to Global Ambassador Nobuhiro Yamamoto

Glancing through Nobuhiro Yamamoto’s CV is enough to convince you that he’s cut his teeth doing go-fast Mazdas. After joining the Japanese carmaker in 1973, he worked on rotary engines culminating in their 24 Hours of Le Mans winning effort with the 787B in 1991. It was only fitting that after that, he became the program manager for the MX-5 including the current-generation ND.

Mazda Philippines Turns Over First 10 Units of MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition

The first 10 units of the rare Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition were received by their new owners during a simple ceremony held at the Mazda Premium Experience pavilion in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City last Sunday. The keys of the limited-edition MX-5s were personally handed over by Tom Matano, the legendary designer of the iconic first-generation Mazda MX-5 NA, and Susumu Niinai, General Manager of the ASEAN Business Office, Mazda Motor Corporation.

The Universality of Design

The day before its global reveal, the fourth-generation MX-5’s chief designer, Masashi Nakayama was nervous. While he was confident that his design will be well-received by the public, it had to pass muster with who could be his biggest critic: Tom “Tsutomu” Matano.

The Mazda MX-5 Has to Thank Its Loyal Philippine Fanbase

With Mazda celebrating the 30th anniversary of the MX-5 this year, it’s important to note its significance in the Philippine market.

For P 2.990M Mazda Philippines Brings in the Ultra-Rare MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition

After a lengthy pre-selling that started in February, the limited-edition Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition has finally arrived in the Philippines. And as a pleasant surprise, Bermaz Auto Philippines announced that they have managed to increase their allocation from 20 to 30 units. This means that one percent of the total 3,000-unit global production run is in the Philippines.

Someone Found a Way to Make More Power and Torque in the Mazda MX-5's 2.0-liter Engine

With 181 horsepower from its 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine, you would think the Mazda MX-5’s performance has already been maximized. Well, apparently, it can do more. How does 202 or 220 horsepower sound?

Review: 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF Club Edition

You would think all the MX-5 stories worth telling have already been told. Yes, it’s attention-grabbing (KODO). Yes, it’s a great drive (Jinba-Ittai). And yes, it now appeals to more than just middle-aged men and hair dressers (personal observation). But then, Mazda digs deep and comes up with the 2019 model. Though it doesn’t look that radically different (spoiler alert: it’s pretty much the same car), but that new engine, BBS wheels, Recaro seats, and the available Soul Red Crystal paint job? Hnnnnnnnggggg.

Mazda Philippines Recalling Selected MX-5 Models

Mazda Philippines has confirmed that some MX-5 units in the country are affected by a recall regarding its Transmission Control Module or TCM.

UPDATED: Mazda Philippines Reveals More Details on MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition

UPDATE: Mazda Philippines says 8 are now sold. 12 are left (02/12).

With a production limited to just 3,000 units globally, the Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition is poised to be a future collectible. True enough, the US market, with its 500-unit allocation sold out just 4 hours after order books were opened. With Mazda Philippines confirming that the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition is coming in, we finally got more details on just how many we’ll be getting and how many have been sold already.

UPDATED: Yes, Philippines: We're Getting the Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition (w/ 11 Photos)

UPDATE: We have more info on allocation, price, and arrival. Check it here (02/11).

Checkbooks at the ready, Miata fans: Mazda has just dropped the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show and yes, it’s confirmed that Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines has gotten some allocation for MX-5 fans locally.

Mazda MX-5 Stays True to Motorsports Heritage by Winning 8-Oras ng Pilipinas

The near-stock MX-5 ND of Car Porn Racing once again took top honors at the 8-Oras ng Pilipinas endurance race held last December at the Clark International Speedway. The team composed of racing veterans Allan Uy, Tyson Sy, Carlos Anton, and international race driver Angie King, raced the MX-5 to 4th Over-all, 3rd in the RP Class and first in both the FM1 and FM2 race production classes as it went wheel to wheel with 31 other cars on the grid.

Mazda is Launching a 30th Anniversary Limited-Run MX-5

The North American International Auto Show or NAIAS hasn’t even started yet and Mazda is looking straight to February to unveil a special MX-5: the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition.

Mazda May Soon Offer a Detachable Hard Top Accessory for the MX-5

Is Mazda bringing back a removable hardtop as an accessory for the MX-5? It sure looks like it with a tease of what the automaker has in store for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019 and Osaka Auto Messe 2019.

How Much Does It Cost to Restore a First-Generation Mazda MX-5?

Part of their thrust to deepen the bond between car and driver, fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Program Director and MX-5 Ambassador Nobuhiro Yamamoto flew into Manila to personally present the much-acclaimed MX-5 NA Restoration Service as well as a piece of great news.

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