HI, I had one of the current fronts resting in the back not long ago, it's what kind of gave me the idea. The Miata seat just sits too tall, or it's headrest does. I had these "rear" seats and was either going to toss them, or use them. Keeping these will keep me from having to look for other options. It's rare that I have anyone ride in the backs of my classic cars, and rarely most people don't even look in the back seat area. That being said, these seats will be just fine;)