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Fitment on a used anti roll bar varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The NA and NB generations share a broadly similar platform, but the anti roll bar dimensions and mounting points differ enough that a straight swap is not reliably straightforward. Name the boundary with confidence: the changeover happened in 1998, and parts from either side of it should be confirmed with the breaker against your specific registration before buying. Never assume a part crosses a generation boundary without verification.
The NB received a facelift around 2001, often called the Mk2.5, but the fundamental suspension architecture was carried over and anti roll bar fitment is generally consistent across pre- and post-facelift NB cars. That said, confirm the exact bar diameter and end-link type with the breaker against your registration, as minor running-gear revisions during the production run cannot always be ruled out. This is the safest approach with any mid-generation change.
Yes, the MX-5 is a rear-wheel-drive sports car and has always been fitted with anti roll bars at both the front and rear axles across all generations (NA, NB, NC, and ND). When searching or requesting a quote, make sure you specify front or rear, as they are different parts and priced separately. All mainstream UK MX-5 variants carried both bars as standard.
On the MX-5 specifically, the anti roll bar fitment is primarily determined by generation rather than engine size, so a 1.6 and a 1.8 within the same generation (for example both within the NB 1998–2005 range) will typically use the same bar. However, if you are at all unsure, quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact bar fitted to your car. This is especially worth doing on the NC (2005–2015) where Mazda made various suspension-spec changes during the production run.
Trim level alone does not change the anti roll bar specification on the MX-5 — an Icon and a Sport of the same generation will use the same bar in standard form. What can potentially affect the bar spec is whether the car left the factory with a sport or uprated suspension package, so if your car has a firmer ride or lowered suspension compared to a standard example, confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming a standard-spec bar is correct.
The NC generation ran from 2005 to 2015, so both cars fall within the same generation, which is a good starting point. However, the NC received updates during its production run, and whether a 2005 bar is a direct match for a 2012 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing. Specifying the year and whether you need the front or rear bar will help the breaker source the right part.