JDM Roadster NC Model Guide

Here you'll find a breakdown of each variant of Roadster that was available in Japan, together with some of the distinguishing features of each model and an example picture. This at a glance guide should help you identify an import model. They can also be identified by their rear "Roadster" badge instead of "MX-5", differences in tail lights (no integrated foglight), and the indicator and wiper stalk controls being reversed. You can find further details and brochures for each of the special editions on the Specials & Concepts page, and for the standard models on the Technical page. Note all Japanese market Roadsters have 2.0 engines.

Roadster

Standard Model
5MT or 6AT, 16" alloy wheels, no LSD, black cloth seats, piano black dash trim

RS

Standard Model
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, front strut brace, black cloth seats, piano black dash trim

VS

Standard Model
6MT or 6AT, 16" alloy wheels, LSD (6MT), tan heated leather seats with matching interior, tan cloth roof, BOSE stereo, piano black dash trim

3rd Generation Ltd

Special Edition - Velocity Red, Galaxy Grey, Marble White
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, red heated leather seats with matching door trim, brushed aluminium dash trim panel, front foglights, chrome exterior trim, chrome windscreen surround, interior numbered badge

NR-A

Standard Model
5MT, 16" steel wheels, Bilstein suspension, LSD, front strut brace, black cloth seats
Optional extras included 16" alloy wheels, Mazdaspeed rollcage, bucket seats, harnesses, exterior race graphics, and tow hooks

Car Of The Year

Special Edition - Brilliant Black, Copper Red
6MT or 6AT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD (6MT), 6CD BOSE stereo, Car Of The Year badge on passenger front wing, Brilliant Black with red leather seats and matching door trim or Copper Red with black leather seats, stainless scuff plates, advanced keyless entry & start, front foglights

Mazdaspeed M'z Tune

Special Edition - Moist Silver
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, upgraded adjustable Bilstein suspension, Mazdaspeed stainless scuff plates, Mazdaspeed gearknob, Mazdaspeed black cloth seats, LSD, Mazdaspeed brake pads, ECU remap, revised intake, Mazdaspeed exhaust, lightweight flywheel, unique front spoiler, unique rear lower spoiler, appearance pack sideskirts, Mazdaspeed bootlid spoiler, Mazdaspeed exterior badges

Roadster Coupe

Standard Model
5MT or 6AT, 16" alloy wheels, no LSD, black cloth seats, piano black dash trim, chrome front grille trim, chrome door handles

RS Coupe

Standard Model
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, front strut brace, black cloth seats, piano black dash trim, chrome front grille trim, chrome door handles

VS Coupe

Standard Model
6MT or 6AT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD (6MT), tan leather seats with matching interior, front foglights, piano black dash trim, chrome front grille trim, chrome door handles, BOSE stereo

Web-Tuned

Built To Order Custom Model
Specification varies, buyers could create a custom car using Mazda's Web-Tune Factory internet ordering system

Blaze Edition

Special Edition - Radiant Ebony, Highland Green
6MT, 17" BBS forged alloy wheels, LSD, chrome trim, stone heated leather seats with matching door trim

Blaze Edition Coupe

Special Edition - Radiant Ebony, Highland Green
6MT, 17" BBS forged alloy wheels, LSD, chrome trim, stone heated leather seats with matching door trim

Prestige Edition Coupe

Special Edition - 7 colours
6MT or 6AT, 17" BBS forged alloy wheels, LSD (6MT), black heated leather seats with matching door trim, stainless scuff plates, front foglights, front strut brace, 30mm driver's seat height adjust

Optional Appearance Pack

Front lip spoiler
Side skirt
Rear lip spoiler
Small bootlid spoiler

Optional Mazdaspeed Bodykit

Front bumper
Side skirt
Rear bumper
Large bootlid spoiler

NC2 Facelift

S

Standard Model
5MT, 16" alloy wheels, no LSD, black cloth seats, basic steering wheel

NR-A

Standard Model
5MT, 16" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, basic steering wheel
Optional extras shown include bucket seats, front & rear tow hooks, Mazdaspeed rollcage, harnesses, and exterior race graphics

RS

Standard Model
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, front strut brace, black cloth seats, optional black leather or Recaro seats

S Coupe

Standard Model
6AT, 16" alloy wheels, no LSD, black cloth seats

RS Coupe

Standard Model
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, front strut brace, black cloth seats, optional black leather or Recaro seats

VS Coupe

Standard Model
6AT, 16" alloy wheels, no LSD, dark brown heated leather seats with matching door trim, optional Recaro seats

20th Anniversary

Special Edition - Crystal White Pearl
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, front foglights, red & black Recaro seats

20th Anniversary Coupe

Special Edition - Crystal White Pearl
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, front foglights, red & black Recaro seats

Black Tuned Coupe

Special Edition - Spirited Green
6MT, 17" black alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, black heated leather seats, black roof, black door mirrors, black interior trim

Web-Tuned

Built To Order Custom Model
Specification varies, buyers could create a custom car using Mazda's Web-Tune Factory internet ordering system

Optional Appearance Pack

Front lip spoiler
Side skirt
Rear diffuser trim
Bootlid spoiler

NC3 Facelift

S

Standard Model
5MT, 16" alloy wheels, no LSD, black cloth seats, black headlight trim, glossy dark grey interior trim, small instrument hood

NR-A

Standard Model
5MT, 16" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, black cloth seats, black headlight trim, glossy dark grey interior trim, small instrument hood, alloy pedals

RS

Standard Model
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, black cloth roof, black cloth seats, black headlight trim, glossy dark grey interior trim, small instrument hood, alloy pedals, late models added front foglights

S Coupe

Standard Model
6AT, 16" alloy wheels, no LSD, black cloth seats, glossy dark grey interior trim, chrome headlight trim, late models added front foglights

RS Coupe

Standard Model
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, Bilstein suspension, glossy dark grey interior trim, alloy pedals, chrome headlight trim, late models added front foglights

VS Coupe

Standard Model
6AT, 16" alloy wheels, no LSD, dark brown heated leather seats, glossy dark grey interior trim, chrome headlight trim, late models added front foglights and leather padded armrests

25th Anniversary Coupe

Special Edition - Soul Red
6MT, 17" alloy wheels, LSD, almond heated leather seats with matching door trim, black roof, black windscreen surround, black headlight trim, black door mirrors, hand painted dash trim panel, front foglights, 25 available

Web-Tuned

Built To Order Custom Model
Specification varies, buyers could create a custom car using Mazda's Web-Tune Factory internet ordering system

Optional Appearance Pack

Front lip spoiler
Side skirt
Rear diffuser trim
Bootlid spoiler