Red lowered Mazda MX-5 ND soft-top with graphite wheels in a quiet circuit paddock

Mazda MX‑5 ND.
The coilover guide.

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Keep the ND usable on your roads. Start with its roof, engine and original market, then choose a height and damper package around the tyres and driving you have planned.

Which MX‑5 ND do you have?11 listed kits · 4 brandsReviewed 4 November 2026

The fourth-generation roadster.

Before changing an ND's suspension, identify the dampers and springs already fitted. You might want to reduce the arch gap on a standard roadster, replace an earlier owner's kit or prepare a car for regular circuit days. Decide what you need the replacement to change, then agree the height and spring package.

A UK 1.5, a 2.0 with original Bilstein dampers and an imported RF need separate application checks. Suppliers do not all describe the ND in the same way. Use the chassis plate and build date alongside the registration, especially where a listing covers more than one market.

Mazda unveiled the fourth-generation MX-5 in September 2014, with the UK car reaching dealers in August 2015. Its shorter body and compact two-seat cabin gave it a different shape from the NC it replaced. Mazda retained double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear layout.

The RF followed in the UK in March 2017. Its retractable fastback roof gives it a different silhouette from the soft-top. Include RF and the original market when ordering, then check the exact application instead of relying on a generic ND title.

Mazda introduced the 184 ps 2.0 in September 2018, then added Kinematic Posture Control for the 2022 model. The 2024 UK 2.0 update brought an asymmetric limited-slip differential. Include the year and grade when choosing suspension, because factory equipment changed during the ND's life.

In 2025 Mazda reported that UK fourth-generation sales were approaching 30,000. When inspecting a car for suspension work, look for shorter springs, replacement mounts or a complete previous kit. Record the part markings and the car's present height so the fitter knows where it is starting.

Model history: Mazda fourth-generation unveiling, 2014Mazda UK launch specification, 2015Mazda UK RF press packMazda 2022 UK modelMazda 2024 UK modelMazda dated 2025 UK sales context.

Start with your MX‑5 ND.

Match the model year, engine and body style before comparing brands.

Red Mazda MX-5 ND with its black fabric roof closed beside a stone wall

Soft-top ND roadsters

Give us the engine, build date and original suspension. TEIN MONO SPORT GSMD0-71SS3 has a UK 1.5-litre application; ask us to check the part for a UK 2.0 separately. BC's N-34 names ND5RC, while AST and MOTON list the ND in their product finder.

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Blue Mazda MX-5 ND with its roof down outside pit garages

UK 2.0 and later models

Provide the engine, year and grade so we can check the selected part. Identify any factory Bilstein dampers and later equipment, including KPC. Tell us about replacement springs or mounts as well, since the car may have changed since it left Mazda.

Check my 2.0 or later car
Grey Mazda MX-5 RF viewed from the rear with its fastback roof closed

RF retractable fastback

Include RF and the original market in the enquiry, along with the chassis code. TEIN has separate RF applications for the US and Japan. Have the part, springs and mounts checked specifically for your car when ordering through the UK range.

Check my RF
White modified Mazda MX-5 ND with bronze wheels and an open roof outside a workshop

Imports and prepared cars

German and US FLEX Z applications have their own conditions and height figures. Identify an import by its original market and chassis plate. For circuit preparation, add the tyres, rollover equipment and changes to the car's weight before the spring and damper specification is agreed.

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What do you want
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Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.

Kit starts from£999.00inc. VAT · BC Racing N-34 · BR RS

A rubber-mounted option for the listed ND5RC application.

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Start with the BR RS option under BC Racing N-34 if it matches your ND5RC roadster. This configuration has rubber upper mounts. Confirm the spring package and usable height before ordering, especially if the car already has shorter springs. ER and ZX are separate choices within the listing, each with its own price and specification.

  • BR RS configuration
  • Rubber upper mounts
  • Listed ND5RC application
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Kit starts from£1,500.00inc. VAT · TEIN MONO SPORT · UK 1.5

A defined UK 1.5-litre spring and damper package.

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TEIN MONO SPORT GSMD0-71SS3 is the example for the listed UK 1500 cc ND. It has monotube dampers, rubber upper mounts and 7 kgf/mm front, 5 kgf/mm rear springs. Its 16 positions change compression and rebound together. Record the height and damper settings, then change one thing at a time. Have a UK 2.0 or RF checked separately before choosing this kit.

  • Monotube dampers
  • 7 / 5 kgf/mm listed springs
  • UK 1.5 application
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Kit starts from£5,220.00inc. VAT · AST 5300 Motorsport

Independent damping controls for a developed ND.

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AST 5300 RAC-M1207S is the current ND competition example. Rebound is adjusted separately from low- and high-speed compression, with the compression controls on remote reservoirs. Agree the springs and mounting parts for the actual car, and plan secure reservoir locations before fitting. High- and low-speed describe the speed at which the damper moves.

  • Three-way damping adjustment
  • Remote compression reservoirs
  • Application-specific setup
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One rear spring-and-damper assembly.

A spring surrounding a damperA fixed component diagram. The coil spring surrounds the shock absorber and rests on its spring seats. It does not show vehicle dimensions, mounting hardware or suspension movement.Coil springDamperSpring seat

The rear spring surrounds the damper on a standard Mazda MX‑5 ND.

Component layout only. Mounts, dimensions and adjusters vary by kit.

The ND's rear coil spring sits around the shock absorber, supported by the assembly's spring seats. The multi-link suspension guides the wheel. When choosing a replacement kit, check the supplied hardware for this spring-and-damper arrangement.

Check which seats, bushes and bump stops the selected package supplies or reuses. Follow its own height and preload instructions. Mount contents and available travel depend on the selected kit and its running height.

Understand height and preload
Red Mazda MX-5 ND on an alignment rack with compact wheel-carried optical targets

Measure the car at its working height.

Give the fitter the wheel width, offset, tyre size and any spacers. Check clearance to the damper and outer arch through steering and suspension movement. Measure the actual car at its proposed height, including the tyre's shape and position inside the arch.

Inspect the joints, bushes and alignment hardware before fitting. Once the car has settled at the agreed height, have the alignment measured with the intended load accounted for. Keep the results with the spring details and damper settings so the next change has a clear starting point.

Wheels, tyres and spacers

Width and offset change where the tyre sits, and a spacer moves it further out. Give the fitter those measurements alongside the wheel diameter and tyre size. Check inside and outside clearance through suspension movement at the intended height.

Original Bilstein equipment

Record the existing damper and spring markings where possible. UK Sport and later grades can have different original equipment. Agree the height reference for the replacement before interpreting its quoted lowering figures.

Rollover equipment and operating weight

Tell the suspension supplier about a roll bar, cage or substantial weight removal. For circuit use, discuss the spring package alongside the tyres and operating load. Check the event organiser's separate rollover and vehicle-preparation requirements.

Adjustment access and reservoirs

Check access to front and rear adjusters once trim is refitted. A reservoir kit needs a secure location and hose routing clear of moving or hot parts. Optional EDFC also needs the correct motors, controller and installation access.

The current MX‑5 ND range.

Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.

BC Racing

N-34 is listed for the ND5RC roadster. Choose the actual BR RS, ER or ZX configuration to see its price and specification. BR RS has rubber mounts; ER has two-way adjustment and external reservoirs.

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TEIN

The UK MONO SPORT GSMD0-71SS3 application names a 1500 cc ND. FLEX Z VSMD0-CUSA3 has German and US applications. Compare the market, engine and roof before choosing the spring rates or height settings, and ask us to check an RF against its exact application.

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AST

The Mazda ND range includes M1207 Street, Street Performance, Clubracing, 5200 and 5300 references with different adjustment arrangements. Confirm the ND springs and mounting parts when ordering, including where the reference is shared with the Fiat/Abarth 124 Spider.

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MOTON

The ND range includes one-, two- and three-way packages. Choose the controls you will use in developing the car, then agree the springs and mounting hardware. Ask for the ND or RF component specification before using a general range photograph to plan the installation.

View MOTON MX‑5 ND kits

Find your MX‑5 ND coilovers.

Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.

11 listings

Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.

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All MX‑5 ND kit links and part numbers

Before you order.

  1. Identify your car

    Identify the engine, roof, build date and original market from the car's records.

  2. Match the kit

    Record the existing springs, dampers, mounts and any factory Bilstein equipment.

  3. Check what’s included

    Match the exact selected part and configuration, including engine and market limits.

  4. Check your modifications

    Check wheel, tyre and body clearance at the intended working height and load.

  5. Plan fitting

    Agree fitting, adjuster access, alignment and current supply timing before booking.

See what the adjustments do.

Choosing coilovers for road and track

Compare the kit against your roads, tyres and setup plans before counting adjusters.

Ride height and spring preload

Understand the two adjustments before choosing a lowering range.

What spring rate tells you

Compare force and movement, read the units and choose a spring with the damper in mind.

Spring rates and top mounts

Read the front/rear figures and check which mounts come with your kit.

Questions about Mazda MX‑5 ND coilovers.

Check the details before choosing your kit.

Does one MX-5 ND kit cover both soft-top and RF?

Check the exact part's application. Manufacturers can identify the RF separately, and the current UK TEIN MONO SPORT entry specifies a 1500 cc engine. Give us the roof, chassis code, engine and original market so we can check the right part.

Is the UK MONO SPORT example listed for the 1.5 or 2.0?

GSMD0-71SS3 has a listed UK 1500 cc application. It has 7 kgf/mm front and 5 kgf/mm rear springs with rubber upper mounts. Ask us to check a UK 2.0 or RF separately; US and Japanese applications have their own specifications.

Which markets are listed for FLEX Z VSMD0-CUSA3?

The current listing covers German and US applications, including a separate US RF entry. The German application has axle-load limits of 645 kg front and 665 kg rear, with a parts-certificate condition. Match the original market and exact vehicle before choosing the kit.

Do all ND models have Bilstein dampers?

No. Mazda's original UK specification identifies Bilstein sports suspension on particular 2.0 Sport grades, and later RF and model-year specifications have their own equipment. Check the year, grade and the parts actually fitted; an earlier owner may have changed them.

Are the ND's rear spring and damper separate?

The rear spring surrounds the damper in Mazda's original ND assembly. Its spring seats, bushes and stops form part of that arrangement. Confirm which pieces the replacement kit supplies or reuses, and follow its fitting and adjustment instructions.

Does Kinematic Posture Control adjust the dampers?

No. Mazda's KPC applies a small brake force to the inner rear wheel during cornering. Optional TEIN EDFC controls the damping adjustment on compatible TEIN kits separately. Confirm the required motors, controller and installation access for the exact kit.

How much should I lower an ND?

Choose the height around the exact kit, roads, tyres and available travel. The UK 1.5 MONO SPORT row recommends 30 to 50 mm front and 25 to 45 mm rear reductions from its original-height reference. Those figures do not transfer to every RF or import, and the full mechanical adjustment range is not a recommended running range.

What needs specifying for a competition kit?

Provide the exact car, tyres, operating weight and relevant modifications. Agree spring rates, mounts, reservoir routing and adjustment access with the supplier. Choose the damping controls you will use when developing the setup around those tyres.

Let’s talk suspension.

Identify your ND with the finder, then include the engine, soft-top or RF roof and original market. Tell us what suspension is fitted now and how you use the car so we can check the right application.

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