Mazda MX5 Mk1 and MK2 Bucket Seat Guide

Mazda MX-5 Bucket Seat Guide

The MX-5 story...

The Mazda MX-5 MK1 and MK2 has become one of the most popular track cars we work with. The MX-5 MK1 was manufactured during (1989-1997). The MX-5 MK2 was manufactured in these production years, (1998-2005).  

Once you start using your MX-5 for fast road and track use, you’ll soon realize just how much you need new bucket seats to provide more support. 

On cornering, you may find your self holding onto the steering wheel tighter than usual, tensing your thighs and legs against the central console and/or door card. You’ll probably find your weight shifting in the seat and having to re-position your self after the corner. 

None of this is correct. Your seat should provide the right level of support so that you can grip the steering wheel only for steering, your legs should be supported and your weight shouldn’t shift around. The recommendations we provide are to ensure that you feel comfortable and supported allowing you to focus on the job at hand. 

We’ve worked closely with our customers to create our Mazda MX-5 seat guide.
The resulting recommendations are based on previous customer car installations.

Recommended brackets:
We recommend the Endurance Motorsport side mounts for all side mounted bucket seats.
We also recommend the Cobra adaption bars for our recommended base mounted reclining seats.

Option 1: Reclining seat – adaption bar – Original sliders – Vehicle 

Option 2: Bucket seat – SIde mounts – Vehicle 

  • Endurance Motorsport JB Mazda MX-5 Mk1 Adjustable Side Mounts

    £65.40Incl VAT£54.50Excl VAT
  • Endurance Motorsport JB Mazda MX-5 Mk2 Adjustable Side Mounts

    £65.40Incl VAT£54.50Excl VAT
  • Cobra Seats – Mazda MX-5 H Frame Subframes

    From £44.00 Excl VAT £52.80 Incl VAT
Recommended bucket seats:
We recommend these bucket seats based on previous MX-5 Mk1 & MK2 customer cars.
Tried and tested, we know a wide range of seats (Which must be narrow fit) for your MX-5.
We’ve picked different styles of seats depending on the level of protection you need.
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    Sparco Sprint FIA Motorsport Bucket Seat

    From £194.50 Excl VAT £233.40 Incl VAT
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    Cobra Monaco Pro FIA Motorsport Bucket Seat

    From £235.00 Excl VAT £282.00 Incl VAT
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    Sparco Sprint Sky FIA Motorsport Bucket Seat

    £285.60Incl VAT£238.00Excl VAT
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    Sparco Grid Q FIA Motorsport bucket seat

    £405.00Incl VAT£337.50Excl VAT
Recommended reclining seats:
We recommend these 4 reclining sport seats based on previous MX-5 customer cars.
We’ve picked 4 different styles of seats based on 4 different budgets and styles.
Match these up with the Cobra adaption bars to ensure a perfect and easy installation.
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    Sparco R100 Reclining Sport Seat

    From £262.28 Excl VAT £314.74 Incl VAT
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    Sparco R100 Vinyl Reclining Sport Seat

    From £280.70 Excl VAT £336.84 Incl VAT
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    Auto Style Type BS5 Reclining Seat

    £354.00Incl VAT£295.00Excl VAT
Recommended roll cages:
We recommend these roll cages based on previous Mazda MX-5 MK1/MK2 customer cars.
Each roll cage is specifically designed for your Golf from each manufacturer.
We only work with trusted brands including Safety Devices and Custom cages.
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    Safety Devices Mazda MX5 Mk1 6 Point Bolt-In Roll Cage

    From £734.95 Excl VAT £881.94 Incl VAT
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    Safety Devices Mazda MX5 Mk1 Bolt-In Rear Roll Cage

    From £313.55 Excl VAT £376.26 Incl VAT
  • UK Manufactured
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    Caged Laser Mazda MX5 Bolt-In Diagonal Roll Bar

    From £248.41 Excl VAT £298.09 Incl VAT
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    Caged Laser Mazda MX5 Bolt-In V Brace Roll Bar

    From £275.00 Excl VAT £330.00 Incl VAT
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    Caged Laser Mazda MX5 Bolt-In Cross Roll Bar

    From £275.91 Excl VAT £331.09 Incl VAT
Recommended harness belts:
Once you’ve picked the right bucket seats or reclining sport seats. You’ve got your roll cage set up and ready to go. It’s time to get the right harness belts. We’ve listed the 8 most popular harnesses on the market today. We’ve listed a few road and race harnesses along with some FIA harnesses depending on your requirements.
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    TRS Clubman Bolt In 3 Point Harness Belt

    From £80.00 Excl VAT £96.00 Incl VAT
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    TRS Clubman Clip In 4 Point Harness Belt

    From £85.00 Excl VAT £102.00 Incl VAT
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    TRS Magnum 4 Point FIA Harness Belt

    From £205.00 Excl VAT £246.00 Incl VAT
  • Amazing value

    TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite FIA Harness Belt

    From £245.00 Excl VAT £294.00 Incl VAT
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    Takata Drift II Snap-On Harness

    From £171.00 Excl VAT £205.20 Incl VAT
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    Takata Drift III Snap-On Harness

    From £260.00 Excl VAT £312.00 Incl VAT
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    Schroth Profi 3×2 FIA 6 Point Harness Belt

    From £345.00 Excl VAT £414.00 Incl VAT
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    Schroth Profi 3×3 FIA 6 Point Harness Belt

    £390.00Incl VAT£325.00Excl VAT
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