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Also known as: alloys, rim, rims.
The MX-5 runs across four generations: NA (1989–1997), NB (1998–2005), NC (2005–2015), and ND (2015–present). Knowing your generation is the starting point for finding matching alloys, as each generation uses different bolt patterns and offsets. Check your V5C or ask the breaker to confirm against your registration.
A 2002 MX-5 is NB generation, while a 2010 is NC generation — these sit either side of a clear generational boundary. The NB uses a 4×100 PCD whereas the NC moved to a 4×100 PCD as well, but offsets and centre bores differ between generations, so fitment is not guaranteed across that NB-to-NC line. Confirm the exact PCD, offset, and centre bore against your specific registration with the breaker before buying.
Both a 2018 and a 2022 MX-5 are ND generation (2015–present), which uses a 5×114.3 PCD, so alloys from within this generation should interchange provided the offset and centre bore also match. Trim and engine choice make no difference to whether the wheels physically fit. Confirm the exact offset against your car's registration with the breaker to be sure.
For the MX-5, trim level such as Sport, Icon, or SE does not affect whether an alloy wheel physically fits — what matters is the PCD, offset, and centre bore, which are the same across trims within a generation. You may find cosmetic differences, such as different spoke designs or finishes, between trim levels, so make sure you are happy with the look of what you are buying. Fitment-wise, trim is not a barrier.
The NC (2005–2015) and ND (2015–present) represent a clear generational boundary, and the ND switched to a 5×114.3 PCD while the NC used a 4×100 PCD, meaning these wheels are not interchangeable. This is a well-established difference, so NC alloys will not bolt on to an ND car. Stick to ND-sourced wheels for an ND MX-5.
Offset (ET rating) is important because it affects how far the wheel sits in or out of the wheel arch, and getting it wrong can cause rubbing or handling issues. Within the ND generation, standard offset is well documented and alloys within that generation should share the same figure. Whether a small offset variation is acceptable with a different tyre size is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as this is not a straightforward yes or no.