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Used fuel tanks vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The NA MX-5 ran from 1989 to 1998 and parts within this generation are generally the closest match, but the engine code from your V5 is the most important detail to supply — the 1.6 and 1.8 variants can differ in fuel system specifics. Parts from within the same engine code family are your best starting point, but always confirm the exact part number and any ancillary fitting differences with the breaker against your registration before buying.
The NB generation ran from 1998 to 2005, so a 2001 and a 1999 are within the same generation, which is encouraging for fitment. However, there was a facelift in 2001, and whether that brought any changes to fuel tank mounting or ancillary connections is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. Supply your engine code — either the 1.6 or 1.8 unit — as that is the most reliable guide the breaker can work from.
The NC and ND are entirely separate generations — the NC ran from 2005 to 2015 and the ND from 2015 onwards — and a fuel tank crossing that boundary is very unlikely to be a direct fit given the different platform and underbody design. This is a clear generation boundary and you should treat NC and ND tanks as incompatible without specific confirmation from the breaker against your registration and engine code.
For the MX-5, trim level — whether that's SE, Sport, Icon, or others — does not affect fuel tank fitment; the tank follows the engine code, fuel type, and generation rather than the badge on the car. What can differ between trim levels is cosmetic and ancillary equipment elsewhere on the car, so do not be put off if a tank comes from a different trim to yours. Confirm the engine code and model year with the breaker to make sure the part matches your vehicle.
Sharing the same 1.8 engine and fuel type is a strong starting point, but generation matters too — NA, NB, NC, and ND tanks are not interchangeable across those boundaries due to platform differences. Within the same generation and engine code, fitment is more likely, but mid-production ancillary or mounting changes can occur, so always confirm against your specific registration with the breaker before purchasing.
Gearbox type can be relevant for some fuel system configurations, so it is worth mentioning whether your car is manual or automatic when requesting a quote from the breaker. Supply your engine code from the V5 alongside the gearbox type, and the breaker can confirm whether the tank from a different gearbox variant will suit your car.