MX5 Mk2 Hardtop compatabiity

[ElwynR]

Hello
I have a 2001, Y reg mk2 MX5.
I am looking for a second hand hard top.
I have come across what I think is a mk1 hardtop.
It has no heated rear screen.
Is this "normal" or is it a sign that it's something else, possibly refitted with new glass at some time?
Or were there mk1 hardtops that simply never had a heated rear screen?
And probably a very well worn, much answered question, will a mk1 hard top fit my mk2 car?
Thanks in advance
Regards
ElwynR

[MX-5 Lazza]

Yes it will fit any Mk1/2. There were plenty made with no heated rear screen, most of those also with no roof headlining. Usually these are aftermarket.

[ElwynR]

Thank you. The hardtop in question has no headlining. You're quite right. Just a hard shell? Are these after market hard tops any good? I can get this particular one for £300 including a respray. I have seen a few on ebay and gumtree that have a HRW and headlining for between £350 - 400. Value for money...pay more, get better?

[MX-5 Lazza]

I'd pay the extra for one with headlining and hrw if I was in the market for one. Never actually felt the need for one though. The heater on '5s is fantastic and a hard top makes it harder to drop the top on a nice day.

[AdamIndy]

Equally, I had a hard top for mine. During st weather is was a much nicer(read quieter) place to be with the hard top attached. Mine did have the heated rear screen which although was rarely used, I'm glad I had it when I needed it. I hate foggy windows, one of my (many) bugbears.

They are easy to fit/remove. Easier again with a second pair of hands but was perfectly manageable on my own. It was also a definite selling point when I put the car up for sale.

I did find the soft tops are very good and generally leak/wind noise free anyway.