The phone sits in the centre console, I must add I changed that a few years ago for the centre storage tray from Mx5parts, link below (mine came cheaper SH off a forum member)
It means I can get my phone fully in there even with the cable connected. I ran the USB cable extension I bought from behind the head unit into the centre console, no wires showing. My standalone sat nav power cable also runs into the console and plugs into the 12v supply in there. That’s looking to be redundant now I’ve got Waze or Google maps via Android Auto on the HU. You may need a USB ext lead adding to that list👍
https://www.mx5parts.co.uk/centre-console-storage-tray-power-outlet-mk3-p-1538.html