The Mirco MX5 in grey retro vinyl with orange, 293. The cheapest version of Mirco’s MX5 shell: fibreglass, fixed back, side mount, integrated headrest, four or six point harness compatible, seat only, for a 32 to 36 inch waist and a driver under six feet. Road, track and sim rigs; not FIA homologated.
Retro grey
Grey vinyl with orange, in a pattern that belongs in a Seventies or early Eighties car. It is a period look on a modern shell, and it suits a restored hatchback or a rig built to look the part. Seven photographs on the listing.
The MX5 shape, and the name
MX5 is what Mirco call this shell. It is not a Mazda part and fits whatever the side mounts and frame suit. The same shape goes up to 507 in houndstooth and suede and 645 in carbon; this is the entry point.
Coloured shell and stitching
Shell and stitching in black, blue, grey, orange, red, white or yellow to order. Personal name embroidery available.
Not homologated
No FIA approval. Road car, track day car or sim rig.
Fitting
Seat only, side mount, four or six point compatible. Mounts and frame separate. Under six feet is a shell height note. Tell us the car.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: New Mirco MX5 Alcantara Diamond Stitched Seat Now on Display, and Customer Question: Can I Fit The Mirco MX5 Seat Into My VW Polo 6N MK3?. Some of that comes straight from real customer questions, so you are reading answers other buyers actually needed.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers under 6ft in height with a 32in to 36in waist. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
Is this seat FIA approved?
No, this is a road and track day seat rather than a homologated competition seat. For events that require an FIA seat, look at the FIA-approved shells in the range, and ask us if you are unsure what your series needs.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. You will need the car-specific frame, and a sliding runner if you want fore-and-aft adjustment. Our guide on base mount versus side mount walks through the whole stack, and tell us your car and we will quote the full kit.
Does it work with harnesses and a HANS device?
The shell takes 4 point compatible and 6 point compatible. If you are planning the full seat, harness, and HANS setup, tell us the car and we will spec it end to end.
How do I know it will feel right, not just fit on paper?
Fair question, because makers publish widths and weights, never feel, and two seats with identical numbers can feel nothing alike in the car. We keep the ranges on display in the Nottingham showroom, you are welcome to come and sit in them, and if you cannot get to us, call and describe your build, as the team sit in these seats every day. Our head support measurements guide shows the kind of real-world data we collect.