STOLEN: Mazda Roadster/MX5

hlau028 · Post by **hlau028** » Thu May 02, 2013 10:33 am

Hey guys, my car was stolen last night/early morning 1st/2nd of May.

Its a blue Mazda Mx5, stolen in Auckland, Hillsborough area.

Distinctive parts include a black hard top, wheels (Work Equip copies), wooden nardi, blue Bride Zeta III, and is lowered.

Number plate : ZM8185

Would you guys be kind enough to keep an eye out and report any sightings of this vehicle.

Much appreciated for any help

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Thu May 02, 2013 11:34 am

Maybe put up a ph no. in case anyone spots it

hlau028 · Post by **hlau028** » Thu May 02, 2013 11:57 am

Hey guys

My phone number is 0212987868

Or it might be better if you guys can advise the police

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Thu May 02, 2013 12:25 pm

Damn that sucks, I like MX5's because they don't really get looked at. I'll keep an eye out, thats a distinctive MX5 for sure.

Theres a spot up the road that commonly has stolen cars dumped, and I'm not far from you. I'll have a look when I go out today.

ross · Post by **ross** » Thu May 02, 2013 6:28 pm

Ph taxi companys and offer the drivers a reward if they spot it. There out and about all the time in propertys etc.
Ive heard this works well.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Thu May 02, 2013 7:30 pm

great idea Ross!

I'll keep an eye out up here in Whangarei...... with sexy rims of sexiness like yours, I would notice it if I see it.

sorry for your loss

chris · Post by **chris** » Fri May 03, 2013 8:11 am

Brilliant idea from Ross!

As he said taxis are always out and about.

I will post it around some of the car forums I am part of. I mean no matter what. A car thief is a car thief and no one likes them!

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Fri May 03, 2013 4:51 pm

Time for a reminder for everyone to go on eBay and get a tk103b GPS tracker. You can get them for under a Hundy at your door

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Fri May 03, 2013 6:07 pm

SLYDIT wrote:Time for a reminder for everyone to go on eBay and get a tk103b GPS tracker. You can get them for under a Hundy at your door

+1 to this idea, the battery powered ones you can track via your phone are great. No power source for the thief to cut, and you can control it via text message.

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Fri May 03, 2013 8:26 pm

I installed one into a mates skyline and it worked very well

NVMY94 · Post by **NVMY94** » Sat May 04, 2013 9:50 pm

I like Slydit idea. But to find your car I would go with Ross's idea, and when you find it I would put a GPS tracker in. Hope you find it.

hlau028 · Post by **hlau028** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:34 pm

Hey guys, well I would just like to thank everyone that has help or even just spread the word or any sort of help they did.

The vehicle was found today in Avondale area. Can’t say the exact location as it was in someone’s backyard but they claim to not know anything about it… bs much… anyway, its rather close to the famous Terry street. I’ll disclose street address when I get the go ahead from the Police.

Anyways here are some pictures of what my awesome little jellybean has become.

They didn’t just strip all my parts, they had to flip it upside down and went crazy with an angle grinder on the front end….. sigh

Does anyone recognize that tag mark on the door?

They stripped everything leaving only the dash and rear diff  they even took my cert plate.

I guess our own worst enemy is really humans. Greed. Rather than earn something, they are willing to bring themselves happiness at the expense of other people’s hard work.

Thanks once again for anyone that has helped me out, whether it was building or searching or spreading the word.

hlau028 · Post by **hlau028** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:36 pm

If you guy’s wouldn’t mind.

Please do keep an eye out for parts from my vehicle, I would think they are rather unique so it shouldn’t be too hard to identify.

BC Racing coilovers for NA6/8 (not that many MX5’s using these I guess in NZ)

Bride Zeta III seat (Blue)

15x8 (Work equip 01 copies) +10 offset, tires are two new Falken ZE912 195/45/15 and two Advan 195/50/15

Nardi Classic steering wheel (wood grain with polished spokes) 360mm

B6 engine with gearbox (This will be hard to identify)

Well these are the major parts that are missing.

I have however recovered my hardtop.. Strangely enough, it was still at backyard of that property… nothing to do with them… I think not… they have the rear chrome clips missing, anyone know where to get replacements?

Rebuild of this chassis is not possible. I would think my car is RIP’d too many things damaged and missing. Sigh..

I will try my best to build another one, hopefully 

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:55 pm

Man really sorry to see those pictures almost brings a tear, even if you get insurance it still burns you because of all the effort and passion you have put in the car.

Someone need to hae their hands removed if their caught steeling bloody thugs and too right "we didn't know how that got there" what it just dropped out of the sky????? Really!!!

REDBEN · Post by **REDBEN** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:58 pm

+ Rebuild another blue one!

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Fri May 10, 2013 7:20 pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Vehicle-GPS ... 1616649%26

this is the full monte system with siren. personally id get one without a siren so the scum dont know its even there. you can get microwave sensors for them too.
WATCH THIS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6-o0S5TmIA

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Fri May 10, 2013 7:22 pm

how the fuck do you not know how a vehicle arrived in your back yard and was then cut up?

lying cancerous parasites..... I would *redacted* the *redacted*

I am not endorsing vigilantism, but it is what I would do. In no way am I suggesting your should do that, but I would personally take it as a slight and would do bad things.

-=edited to keep those who are easily offended happy and not stir anything up=-

-=edit #2=-
there appears to be scorch marks on the ground at the rear of the car, I strongly suspect it was stripped at the location it was found..... -=edit again=- actually on second look, it probably just the shadowing. I guess it was cut up at a house nearby and then dumped there with the residents consent.

I am genuinely gutted for you man, my sincerest condolences.
I can only wholeheartedly agree with redben, rebuild another blue jellybean.

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Fri May 10, 2013 10:15 pm

I can't say anything other than I'm sorry. =/
At least you know you have a decent team of people on here to help you rebuild another.

Stay optimistic!

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Fri May 10, 2013 10:30 pm

Wow that is just ridiculous.

I know it's a long shot but are there any plates or numbers engraved etc on any of the items that you have a record of? It might help track some of the bigger items.

Have the police said anything on the matter? Any chance of catching these POS?

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Fri May 10, 2013 11:18 pm

This sucks to be found like that. To be honest the police probably wont do much.

We need to really crack down on these people. Combine powers, manhunt, set trap cars and make anyone think twice about stealing.

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Sat May 11, 2013 8:16 am

Was slightly hoping to see some good news, bastards. Also I'm sure I'd know if someone was dumping a damn car in my backyard..

I haven't seen the tag myself but I've been West Auckland based most of my life so I'll ask around, I'm sure I'm bound to know someone who will recognize it.

+1 for building another blue one, look at it as a chance to try other things you may have wanted to?

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Sat May 11, 2013 8:45 am

guess the guy who hit you the other week got off lightly then

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Sat May 11, 2013 9:08 am

Sad to see how your car has become.
The only satisfaction you will get is KNOWING that in the morning you will progress in life but they will still be LOOSERS!!![/i]

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Sat May 11, 2013 1:30 pm

How did it ever get found...was it the Police helicopter?...or did the owner of the house call the cops to say there is an mx5 being cut up in my backyard!?

chris · Post by **chris** » Sat May 11, 2013 2:15 pm

That is fucking disgusting.

Will grab a snap of the tag. I'm sure someone knows what it is..

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