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Mazda MX-5 Miata NB — Best Budget Mods & Accessories
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items My NB Miata (1998-2005) is my weekend therapy car, and over the years I've added budget-friendly mods and accessories that make it more enjoyable without breaking the bank. Every item on this list is something I've personally installed and tested — f...
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Audio & Entertainment
Safety & Cameras
Interior Accessories
Exterior & Maintenance
Audio & Entertainment
The heart of my NB Miata's audio system and the mod that changed everything. The Alpine iLX-W650 is a 7-inch touchscreen head unit with built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — which means Google Maps, Spotify, phone calls, and messaging all display...
Alpine iLX-W650 7" Digital Media Receiver (CarPlay + Android Auto)
The best thing for me who doesn't have wireless CarPlay in the car's headunit, which is not from factory, it's an Alpine. I leave my iPhone in my pocket and it connects automatically. Google maps, spotify, calls, viber and other well-known apps are s...
Carlinkit 5 2air Mini Ultra Wireless CarPlay Android Auto Wireless Box 2in 1 Adapter 2-Channel Work Waze Spotify 5.8Ghz WiFi GPS
The perfect subwoofer for anyone who wants bass without sacrificing trunk space — and in a Miata, trunk space is already nonexistent. The TS-WX010A is incredibly compact (6.5" x 3.1") with a built-in 160W amplifier, so you don't need a separate amp. ...
Pioneer TS-WX010A Compact Powered Subwoofer (160W)
Safety & Cameras
Adding a reverse camera to my NB Miata was one of the best safety upgrades I've done. The NB's rear visibility with the soft top up is terrible — you're essentially reversing blind. This camera mounts in the license plate light housing (NB-specific f...
170° AHD 1080P Rear View Camera for Mazda MX-5 NB
Interior Accessories
The NB Miata has exactly one cigarette lighter socket, and this tiny charger makes the most of it. At 33W with both USB-C (PD) and USB-A (QC3.0) ports, it fast-charges my iPhone while simultaneously powering the Carlinkit wireless CarPlay adapter. Th...
Toocki 33W Mini Car Charger (PD + QC3.0, USB-C/A)
Exterior & Maintenance
If you're doing any interior work on your NB Miata — installing a new head unit, running speaker wires, or adding a rear camera — you NEED this tool. It slides behind door panels and trim pieces and pops the clips without breaking them, which is crit...
Car Door Panel Remover / Upholstery Pry Tool
This solves one of the most common and annoying problems on NB Miatas — clogged drain tubes that cause water to pool inside the car. The NB has drain channels around the soft top and door frames that get blocked with dirt, leaves, and debris over tim...
Sunroof/Door Drain Pipe Cleaning Brush
After years of working on my NB Miata, I've broken more interior and exterior clips than I can count — they get brittle with age and snap as soon as you try to remove them. This 60-piece set with 6 different sizes covers virtually every clip type use...
60-Piece Auto Fastener Clips for Mazda MX-5/3/6/CX-5
The companion to the metal pry bar — these plastic tools are designed for delicate trim work where metal would scratch or damage painted surfaces. I use them specifically for removing the dashboard trim around my Alpine head unit, the door panel cove...
Plastic Trim Removal Tool Set (4-Piece)