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A used window regulator that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The MX-5 has run across four generations: NA (Mk1, 1989–1997), NB (Mk2, 1998–2005), NC (Mk3, 2005–2015), and ND (Mk4, 2015–present). Each generation uses a completely different door shell and regulator design, so you must match the regulator to the correct generation. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact build year within that generation.
A 2013 MX-5 is NC (Mk3) and a 2016 is ND (Mk4) — these are different generations with entirely different door structures, so the regulators are not the same part. Always confirm fitment across this boundary with the breaker against your specific registration before ordering.
Yes — NS (nearside, passenger side, left) and OS (offside, driver side, right) regulators are handed and are not interchangeable, so always specify which side you need when requesting a quote. The MX-5 is a two-seat roadster with one door on each side, making it straightforward to identify which side has failed.
Trim level does not affect window regulator fitment on the NC MX-5 — the door shell and regulator mechanism are the same across SE, Sport, and other variants within the same generation and side. You may find cosmetic differences such as door card finish when sourcing from a higher or lower trim car, but the regulator itself is a mechanical fit. Confirm the generation and side with the breaker and trim should not be a concern.
The vast majority of MX-5s sold in the UK use electric window regulators, but whether a specific car has electric or manual operation can depend on trim and market year — this is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. Electric and manual regulators are not interchangeable, so getting this right is important before ordering.
The NC MX-5 received a facelift in 2009, and while the generation name is the same, there is a possibility that detail changes around the door or regulator mounting could affect fitment across this boundary. Name the boundary to your breaker — give them your exact registration — and ask them to confirm that the donor car's build year matches yours closely enough for the regulator to interchange.