Identifing MX-5's

[myredmx5]

Would anybody like to complete this list by filling in the months.

NA6 ??/1989- ??/1993
NA8 ??/1993- ??/1997
NB8A ??/1998- ??/2000
NB8B ??/2000- ??/2005
NC ??/2005- ??/2009
NC ??/2009- ??/2012
NC ??/2012- ??/2015
ND 08/2015-NOW

[Nevyn72]

Would anybody like to complete this list by filling in the months.

NA6 ??/1989- ??/1993
NA8 ??/1993- ??/1997 <- There were two variants of NA8 with a changeover in either '94 or '96 I believe.
NB8A ??/1998- ??/2000
NB8B ??/2000- ??/2005
NB8C
NC ??/2005- ??/2009
NC ??/2009- ??/2012
NC ??/2012- ??/2015
ND 08/2015-NOW

[beavis]

I identify them by whats on them:

NA6 1989-1993
No power mirrors, 1.6lt motor, little brakes, smaller/weaker diff 4.3ratio (and half shafts and drive shaft), 1.6lt spec clutch+flywheel, usually has uglier rear numberplate garnish.

NA8 1993-1997
Power mirrors, 1.8lt motor, larger brakes that 1.6, good diff 4.1 ratio, 1.8 spec clutch/flywheel, usually has nicer rear numberplate garnish

NB8A 1998-2000
Bye bye popup headlights, same brakes as NA8, similar diff as NA8 4.1ratio, slightly improved 1.8lt motor,1.8 spec clutch/flywheel, Orange rear indicator (uglier of the NB tail lights), slightly uglier door trims and centre console compared to NB8B

NB8A 10AE 1999
same as NB8A, but with 6spd, 3.9ratio diff gears, chrome wheels, bilstein shocks.

NB8B 2000-2005
Nicer front end, sharper headlights, 1.8 with VVT motor, 3.6ratio diff, 1.8 spec clutch/flywheel, larger brakes than NA8/NB8A as standard in AUS (they were optional in other countries), 6spd gearbox, nicer door trims and interior centre console, later years NB8B's had OBDII, factory strut brace

[Odd]

Would anybody like to complete this list by filling in the months.

NA6 ??/1989- ??/1993
NA8 ??/1993- ??/1997 <- There were two variants of NA8 with a changeover in either '94 or '96 I believe.Mid '95 there was a change to the coil pack....not aware of any other changes?
NB8A ??/1998- ??/2000
NB8B ??/2000- ??/2005
NB8C
NC ??/2005- ??/2009
NC ??/2009- ??/2012
NC ??/2012- ??/2015
ND 08/2015-NOW

[StillIC]

The NB6 is missing, although not available in Australia. It was available in Japan and elsewhere from 1997 to 2005 I believe, but I am not sure of months or the letter used after the 6, but I guess NB6A, NB6B, NB6C??

[joshuam]

The NB6 is missing, although not available in Australia. It was available in Japan and elsewhere from 1997 to 2005 I believe, but I am not sure of months or the letter used after the 6, but I guess NB6A, NB6B, NB6C??

A 1.6 was available in Japan, the NB6C. This is opposed to the NB8C which they call all variants of the 1.8L NB. Different countries use different naming conventions (at least in common use) even when it comes to model codes unfortunately.

[Regie]

The NB6 is missing, although not available in Australia. It was available in Japan and elsewhere from 1997 to 2005 I believe, but I am not sure of months or the letter used after the 6, but I guess NB6A, NB6B, NB6C??

there was also a 1.8l NC offered abroad.

[myredmx5]

Thanks for all your input so far.

I was thinking only about Australian versions and the month of introduction.

[93_Clubman]

Australian delivered MX5 VIN numbers:
Model-Eng--Build date range-VIN number range
MX5-1.6-B6-3/89-8/92----JM0NA306100100001-200000
MX5-1.6-B6-8/92-9/93----JM0NA306200200001-210000
MX5-1.8-BP-9/93-12/94--JM0NA30P300100001-200000
MX5-1.8-BP-12/94-12/95-JM0NA30P400100001-200000
MX5-1.8-BP-1/96-11/97---JM0NA30P500100001-200000
MX5-1.8-BP-1/98-9/00----JM0NB30P100100001-200000
MX5-1.8-BP-8/00-8/02----JM0NB30P200200001-300000
MX5-1.8-BP-9/02-10/03---JM0NB30P300300001-400000
MX5-1.8-BP-9/03-12/04---JM0NB30P400400001-?-production ceased 12/04, but some complied in '05, ie SE
MX5-2.0----7/05-?/0?------JM0NC30F100100001-?
MX5-2.0----?/0?-?/1?------JM0NC...
MX5-2.0----?/1?-?/1?------JM0NC...
MX5-1.5----?/15-?/?--------JM0ND2EA6...
MX5-2.0----?/15-?/?--------JM0ND...

Where for an NA8:
J-Japan
M-MAzda
0-Car
NA-Model
30
P
3-model revision number
0
0-Hiroshima
1.....-car build number

[de Bounce]

There is always this thread which gives a good general breakdown of the various models.
http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=31669

[speed]

Just clarifying, that it is the Na8 that has the ugly rear garnish ;)