Second Hand Mazda MX-5 CV Joints
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A buyer's guide to used Mazda MX-5 cv joints
No two cv jointss are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do Mazda MX-5 CV joints exist, or is it rear-wheel drive without them?
The MX-5 is rear-wheel drive but it does have CV joints — they sit on the rear driveshafts (half-shafts) between the differential and the rear wheels, allowing drive to be transmitted while the suspension moves. The front wheels steer but are not driven, so there are no front CV joints. When searching, make sure you specify rear CV joints or rear driveshaft CV joints so the breaker knows exactly what you need.
Will CV joints from a NA MX-5 (1989–1997) fit my NB MX-5 (1998–2005)?
The NA (Mk1, 1989–1997) and NB (Mk2, 1998–2005) generations share some running-gear similarities but the rear driveshafts and their CV joints are not a guaranteed swap across that generation boundary. Engine size can also influence driveshaft spec, so a 1.6 and a 1.8 may carry different components even within the same generation. Name your exact registration and engine size to the breaker and ask them to cross-reference before you buy.
Do NC MX-5 CV joints (2005–2015) fit the ND MX-5 (2015–present)?
The NC (Mk3, 2005–2015) and ND (Mk4, 2015–present) are substantially different cars on different platforms, and the rear driveshafts and CV joints are not interchangeable between them. Always quote your generation and engine size (1.8 or 2.0 for NC; 1.5 or 2.0 for ND) when approaching a breaker, as the larger-engined variants can differ in driveshaft spec. Confirm against your registration plate rather than model year alone.
Does trim level affect which CV joints I need — for example, Sport, Icon, or Roadster Coupe?
Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the MX-5 — Icon, Sport, and similar trim grades use the same rear driveshaft and CV joint setup within a given generation and engine size. What matters is the generation (NA, NB, NC, or ND) and the engine (1.6 or 1.8 for earlier cars; 1.5 or 2.0 for later ones). You may receive a part from a different trim than your own car, and that is fine — there are no cosmetic differences on a CV joint worth worrying about.
Do I need to specify nearside or offside when buying a used MX-5 CV joint?
Yes, always specify whether you need the nearside (NS, left/passenger side) or offside (OS, right/driver side) CV joint, as breakers will list them separately and lengths or spline counts can differ between sides on some applications. Check the driveshaft you are replacing before ordering to confirm which side is worn. Giving the breaker your registration number alongside the side will help them pull the correct part from the donor vehicle.
I have a 2009 NC MX-5 2.0 — will a CV joint from a 2006 NC 1.8 fit it?
Within the NC generation (2005–2015) the engine size can influence the driveshaft and CV joint specification, and a 1.8 and 2.0 may not share identical components. This is exactly the kind of within-generation, cross-engine-size question to put directly to the breaker with both registrations, as they can compare the actual part numbers from the donor and your car. Do not assume fitment based on generation alone when the engine sizes differ.