How to change the engine oil & filter NC (MKIII)

The NC has the MZR (MaZda Responsive) family of engines, so the parts are in slightly different places to that of all previous MX-5s, although the procedure is fundamentally the same.
Bearing in mind the extended 12,500 mile service interval introduced with the third generation model, you may want to change your engine oil in between services. It isn't recommended that you substitute an oil and filter change for scheduled servicing.