MAZDACT - Wall Calendar (2025)

January

The 1974 RX4 coupe of owner Jeremy Agerbeek sits quietly in the workshop under a vintage Mazda neon sign for MazdACT Stories. Jeremy is seated just out of shot, deep in conversation with Director Justin Bush on the wisdom and magic of apex seals.

Photo by Tyler Parrott of Tyler P. Media (2024)

February

MazdACT's Back to Corin cruise has arrived at Corin Dam west of Canberra after a sustained climb into the Brindabella Ranges. This cruise was a record for the time with 30 vehicles of all JDM make and models negotiating tight mountain roads, potholes and kangaroos for this shot.

Photo by Anthony Barnes of We Love Our Cars Photography (2023)

March

The MX5's of Blake Winback and Mystia Kalar at rest overlooking Surf Beach at Kiama for Mazda by the Sea, an interstate fundraiser for the Cancer Council of Australia and beach day outing for combined guests out of the nation's capital and Sydney.

Photo by Tyler Parrott of Tyler P. Media (2024)

April

A MazdACT monthly meet at Pitch Black Cafe, Rivett features a diverse line up including an MX5, RX2, RX8, FC RX7 Savanna and FC RX7 coupe. Pitch Black Cafe has since become a firm member of the Canberra car enthusiast community, hosting multiple clubs during the year.

Photo by Anthony Barnes of We Love Our Cars Photography (2023)

May

The special event Race the Train! has just arrived at Bungendore's Hoskinstown Road level crossing in time to meet The Picnic Train and locomotive 5917, joyously acknowledged by Darren and Natalie Greene with guests in twin MX5's.

Photo by Zach Pyle of ZP Photography (2024)

June

The first and classic 1967 Mazda Cosmo of Steve Kartsonas poses for a MazdACT Story at the Australian National University's Science Dome on a hot Summer's day. This example is only one for a handful in Australia and seldom seen in public, an exception for this photoshoot.

Photo by Sal Witchalls of Snaps By Sal Photography (2023)

July

Canberra 7's Day is in full swing as crowds peruse the RX7 line up in the 7's Courtyard on a cold winter's day at the Canberra Institute of Technology, Fyshwick Campus, raising money for charities Menslink and Fearless Women.

Photo by Anthony Barnes of We Love Our Cars Photography (2024)

August

MazdACT's Race Day with Fifth Gear Motoring has taken on the Pheasant Wood Circuit at Marulan, with members and guests downing tools to assist Scott Wombey and his 1981 RX7 to a trailer following a blown engine. 

Photo by Anthony Oh of AO Graphics (2024)

September

The gorgeous Mazda MPS6 of enthusiast Fonz Campa at Constitution Place in Civic during a MazdACT Stories photoshoot. The vehicle is unmatched in the scene for it's balanced appearance and incredible mods under the hood, quietly un-activated for this image.

Photo by Tyler Parrott of Tyler P. Media (2024)

October

MazdACT's Back to Googong has arrived at Googong Dam, NSW for a late afternoon static meet. Several examples of MX5 and twin BL MPS have gathered in the lookout carpark as members enjoy a catch up on a warm Spring afternoon.

Photo by Kevin Ha of StreetScene (2023)

November

MazdACT's Snowy Mountains Cruise is an epic single day, 511 kilometer trek across the roof of Australia and the largest group (yet) to attend has set up for an epic photo at the base of Tumut 2 Underground Power Station, Talbingo. On display are several examples of MX5, a new CX-30, multi-generation MPS and a lone Mazda 3 SP23.

Photo by Anthony Barnes of We Love Our Cars Photography (2023)

December

It's Christmas 2023 and the car community has combined for an epic end-of-year family photo at Majura Park during a heavy Summer downpour. Vehicles of MazdACT, the ACT MR2 Owners Club, Heritage Nissan Canberra Region, ACT Boosters and MazdaBass are arranged as Zach Pyle braves lightning overhead to capture this moment.

Photo by Zach Pyle of ZP Photography (2023)