The clutch on a Mazda MX5 NA (1989 - 1997) is an important part of the direct driving feel the car is known for. The system provides the connection between engine and gearbox and largely determines how smoothly the MX5 shifts and engages. As soon as you depress the clutch pedal, drive is briefly interrupted to effortlessly change gears. Release the pedal again, and the engine power is again transferred to the rear wheels, exactly that mechanical, connected feel that fits the NA's character so well.