I’m looking for a replacement panel, new or used, for the rear deck of my Mk.1 1.8 but having trouble finding one. Any suggestions beyond Autolink and Mazda?
There’s a helpful pic here as the part was previously listed on Autolink’s website: https://www.autolinkmx5.com/panel-rear-deck-fuel-pump-inspection-cover-mazda-mx-5-mk1-1993-98-used-4711-p.asp
But they don’t have any, and you can no longer find that page by searching on their website. I found it by Googling the Mazda part number NA75-56-06X.
The part is the inspection cover above the top of the fuel tank, right in the middle of the rear shelf of a MK.1 1.8, and mine is so rusty it’s perforated. Probably a victim of a persistent rain leak at the back of the roof. The rear shelf carpet has a felt pad underneath and that has kept the panel below it nice and wet, probably for years.
Anyway, Autolink have no used ones and the Mazda parts guy I just spoke to looked it up and “computer says no” to a new one (although over the years I’ve got the impression not all Mazda parts people are looking at the same inventory - some owners report being told parts are no longer available while others have no problem getting them. Odd.)
Any suggestions gratefully received.
