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Mazda MX-5 · CarPlay
Mazda MX-5 CarPlay installation, generation by generation.
Radio King does CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit on every Mazda MX-5 generation we see: NC (2005–2015): Android screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in the double-DIN slot with an NC fascia; the Bose amplifier and steering-wheel buttons kept, the Japanese unit replaced on imports; ND (2015–2018): Mazda CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit kit behind the MZD Connect screen with a new USB hub and a software update; an Android screen on Japanese-import Roadsters; ND2 / ND3 (2019 on): Factory CarPlay is already there; we add a wireless adapter on wired cars and sort Android Auto and map region on imported cars. From €250 incl. VAT. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
CarPlay on each MX-5: how we do it.
Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 2005–2015 | CD radio in a double-DIN slot with no screen, Bose on the Sport; factory navigation on some late cars; Japanese-import Roadsters carry a Japanese unit | Android screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in the double-DIN slot with an NC fascia; the Bose amplifier and steering-wheel buttons kept, the Japanese unit replaced on imports | from €290 |
| ND | 2015–2018 | MZD Connect with a 7-inch screen and the Commander knob; Bose with headrest speakers on higher trims | Mazda CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit kit behind the MZD Connect screen with a new USB hub and a software update; an Android screen on Japanese-import Roadsters | from €290 |
| ND2 / ND3 | 2019 on | MZD Connect 7-inch with CarPlay and Android Auto from the factory; Mazda Connect with an 8.8-inch screen on 2024 and later cars | Factory CarPlay is already there; we add a wireless adapter on wired cars and sort Android Auto and map region on imported cars | from €250 |
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Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
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FAQ
Mazda MX-5 CarPlay: questions people ask.
Answers for MX-5 owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppCan a 2015 to 2018 MX-5 ND have CarPlay on the factory screen?
Yes. Early ND and RF cars have MZD Connect with the 7-inch screen and the Commander knob, and the Mazda retrofit kit adds CarPlay and Android Auto to it: a module behind the screen, a new USB hub and a software update. Cars from 2019 usually had it from the factory, so send the reg and we check first.
What can you do on an MX-5 NC with the CD radio?
The NC has a double-DIN slot and no screen, so the route is an Android screen with a fascia made for the NC dashboard: wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB, a camera input and the steering-wheel buttons kept. Bose cars keep the factory amplifier through an adapter. On a Japanese-import Roadster the same screen replaces the Japanese unit and gives you an Irish FM band.
How much does CarPlay cost on a Mazda MX-5?
It depends on the generation. NC (2005–2015): from €290; ND (2015–2018): from €290; ND2 / ND3 (2019 on): from €250. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which Mazda MX-5 years can have CarPlay?
NC, built 2005–2015 (CD radio in a double-DIN slot with no screen, Bose on the Sport; factory navigation on some late cars; Japanese-import Roadsters carry a Japanese unit): Android screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in the double-DIN slot with an NC fascia; the Bose amplifier and steering-wheel buttons kept, the Japanese unit replaced on imports. ND, built 2015–2018 (MZD Connect with a 7-inch screen and the Commander knob; Bose with headrest speakers on higher trims): Mazda CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit kit behind the MZD Connect screen with a new USB hub and a software update; an Android screen on Japanese-import Roadsters. ND2 / ND3, built 2019 on (MZD Connect 7-inch with CarPlay and Android Auto from the factory; Mazda Connect with an 8.8-inch screen on 2024 and later cars): Factory CarPlay is already there; we add a wireless adapter on wired cars and sort Android Auto and map region on imported cars.
How long does CarPlay take on a Mazda MX-5?
NC: two to three hours; ND: two to three hours; ND2 / ND3: about an hour. You can wait at the workshop or drop the MX-5 in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit CarPlay on a Mazda MX-5?
NC: the display is replaced, but the steering-wheel buttons, the factory amplifier and the climate controls are kept. ND: the display is replaced, but the steering-wheel buttons, the factory amplifier and the climate controls are kept. ND2 / ND3: CarPlay is factory-fitted, so we only add to it.
Do I need to book CarPlay for my Mazda MX-5, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (NC, ND and ND2) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.
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Contact
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Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.