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The MX-5 has run through four generations: NA (1989–1997), NB (1998–2005), NC (2005–2015), and ND (2015–present). The generation is the single most important factor for front grille fitment, as each uses a completely different front-end design. Always match the grille to your exact generation, and confirm with the breaker using your registration to be sure.
Both years fall within the NC generation (2005–2015), so they share the same basic platform and front-end structure. The NC received a facelift in 2009 that updated the front styling, so both a 2010 and a 2013 car sit within the post-facelift NC period and the grille should correspond. That said, confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying, as panel details can vary.
The NC facelift in 2009 brought changes to the front bumper, lights, and grille styling, so a 2007 pre-facelift grille and a 2012 post-facelift grille come from either side of that boundary. The two may not interchange directly, and we would not state as fact that they are compatible. Name the facelift year — 2009 — when speaking to the breaker and ask them to check both registrations before agreeing a sale.
Trim level does not affect front grille fitment on the MX-5; the grille is determined by generation and facelift period, not by whether the car is an SE, Sport, Kendo, or any other trim. You may find minor cosmetic differences such as badge surrounds or gloss versus matte finishes between certain editions, so check the appearance matches what you want. The breaker can confirm the finish when you supply your registration.
No — the NA and NB are distinct generations with different front-end designs, and their grilles are not interchangeable. Always source a grille specific to your generation, and give the breaker your registration so they can pull the correct part.
Searching by generation is a sensible starting point, as the generation and facelift period are the key fitment factors for a front grille. For the NC in particular, knowing whether your car pre-dates or post-dates the 2009 facelift is important, as the front styling changed at that point. Give the breaker your registration number so they can confirm the precise specification and avoid any mismatch.