Used Mazda MX-5 Bonnet Strut
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Fitment questions
Does the Mazda MX-5 actually have a bonnet strut, or does it use a bonnet stay rod?
The MX-5 uses a simple manual stay rod to prop the bonnet open rather than gas struts, so there is no bonnet strut to source for this model. If your stay rod is bent, missing or has lost its retaining clip, that is the part you should be searching for instead. Some owners do fit aftermarket gas strut conversion kits, but these are not a genuine OEM part from a dismantler.
I need the bonnet prop rod for my NA MX-5 (1989–1997) – will one from a NB (1998–2005) fit?
The NA and NB MX-5 are different generations with different bonnet designs, so the stay rod is not a straightforward swap between them. You should confirm dimensions and mounting points with the breaker before buying, as the prop socket and rod length may differ. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can match the correct part.
Does the bonnet stay rod differ between early and late NB MX-5 models?
The NB MX-5 ran from 1998 to 2005 and received a facelift around 2001 that changed the front-end styling including the bonnet and bumper. Whether the stay rod itself interchanges across that facelift boundary is not certain, so you should confirm this with the breaker quoting your registration. If the bonnet profile changed at the facelift, the prop socket position may also have shifted.
Will a bonnet stay rod from a NC MX-5 (2005–2015) fit my car regardless of trim – Sport, SE or Roadster Coupe?
Trim level does not affect the bonnet stay rod on the NC MX-5, so a rod from a Sport, SE, or any other NC trim should be interchangeable as far as fitment goes. The NC did receive a facelift in 2009, so if you are sourcing across that boundary – for example fitting a post-2009 rod to a pre-2009 car – confirm the specifics with the breaker. Quote your registration when getting a quote to be safe.
My ND MX-5 (2015-onwards) bonnet prop has snapped – is the stay rod the same across all ND variants?
The ND MX-5 launched in 2015 and the bonnet stay rod should be consistent across ND variants regardless of engine size or trim level, as trim and engine do not affect this part. The ND received updates during its production run, so if you are buying from a significantly later or earlier ND, check with the breaker that the bonnet design and prop socket are unchanged. Quoting your registration to the breaker is the simplest way to ensure a match.
Does it matter whether my MX-5 is a Roadster or RF when sourcing a bonnet stay rod?
The RF (retractable fastback) shares the same front end and bonnet as the standard ND Roadster, so the stay rod should be the same part regardless of roof style. Trim level similarly makes no difference to this component. Confirm with the breaker quoting your registration just to be certain, as minor running changes can occasionally affect fixings or rod length.