Cheap Mazda MX-5 Wheel Trims

Wheel trims (plastic hub caps) were fitted to entry-level MX-5s across all four generations — NA (1989–1998), NB (1998–2005), NC (2005–2015), and ND (2015–present) — where base-spec cars came on steel wheels with plastic trims rather than alloys. Higher-spec and later models typically came with alloy wheels as standard, so not every MX-5 will have had trims from the factory. If your car has steel wheels you'll need trims; if it has alloys, trims are not the part you're looking for.

Both generations used 14-inch steel wheels on base-spec cars, so the physical diameter may match, but the exact fitting clip pattern and centre bore can differ between NA and NB, meaning a trim that stays secure on one may not on the other. You should confirm the wheel diameter and trim retaining clip style against your specific registration with the breaker before buying. Never assume a cross-generation swap will be a guaranteed fit.

The NC ran from 2005 to 2015 with a facelift in 2009, and the steel wheel specification did not change significantly across that refresh, so trims from either phase are likely to be compatible. That said, the trim's clip design or diameter can vary subtly, so confirm the part against your registration with the breaker to be certain. The facelift mainly changed styling details rather than running gear, which is reassuring here.

For wheel trims, engine size makes no difference to fitment — the trims are dictated by the steel wheel size and clip pattern, not by what's under the bonnet. Both 1.6 and 1.8 (and later 2.0) engined MX-5s on steel wheels used the same wheel rim, so trims should interchange freely within the same generation. Confirm the generation and wheel diameter with the breaker, and you can disregard engine size entirely for this part.

Trim level does not affect the fitment of wheel trims on the MX-5 — what matters is whether the car has steel wheels, which is typically found on entry-level variants like the base or Icon rather than Sport or Sport Nav specs that usually came with alloys. A trim from any MX-5 of the same generation on the same diameter steel wheel should physically fit regardless of whether it came from a higher or lower spec car. Do be aware that the appearance of trims can vary slightly between model years, so the cosmetic finish may not be identical even if the fit is correct.

The ND MX-5 was predominantly sold with alloy wheels across most UK trim levels, so steel-wheeled cars with trims are uncommon on this generation and you may find few breakers stocking ND wheel trims. If your ND does have steel wheels, confirm the exact wheel diameter (likely 16-inch) with the breaker against your registration, as fitting the wrong diameter trim will result in it not securing properly. It's also worth double-checking whether your car genuinely has steel wheels or a full-face alloy that resembles a trim.