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Mazda MX-5 (NA)

1989–1997

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  • Lowest price

    $9,300

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $16,050

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    $27,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

Mazda MX-5

Based on 4 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

$16,050

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$27,175

+69%

5-Year Forecast

$32,417

+102%

Estimates based on 4 verified Australia sales.

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Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +$11,056+69%

    73 with · 3 without · low confidence

  • Hardtop included

    +$1,273+8%

    16 with · 72 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1992

    −$705-4%

    43 with · 30 without · high confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    +$575+4%

    21 with · 67 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Mazda MX-5 NA sits at a median price of AUD$16,050 in the Australian market, up 25% year-over-year—a sharp move that reflects growing appetite for affordable, usable classics. The HOLD signal reflects strong recent momentum tempered by thin liquidity and low confidence in data robustness.

With only four sales tracked over the past twelve months, the sample size is too small to establish reliable trend direction or seasonal patterns. This thinness means individual transactions carry outsized weight in pricing signals, and buyers or sellers should treat recent moves with appropriate caution.

The NA-generation MX-5 occupies the appreciating-classic tier with a collectibility score of 6—solidly collectible but not yet blue-chip. Moderate desirability and unknown production volumes make it harder to predict which examples will command premiums; condition, color, and service history likely matter more than rarity alone.

The three-year base projection sits at AUD$27,175 (up 69%), while the five-year forecast reaches AUD$32,417 (doubling from today). These projections assume sustained interest in the model as a gateway classic and continued scarcity of well-preserved examples, though the thin transaction volume means confidence intervals are wide.

With zero active listings recorded, the market shows no immediate supply pressure, which may support prices. However, the lack of comparable asking prices elsewhere makes it difficult to assess whether sellers are pricing optimistically or if genuine demand is absorbing stock at current levels.

Collectors and enthusiasts considering entry should acknowledge the low-confidence backdrop before committing capital. A hold posture makes sense until transaction frequency picks up or a clearer pricing consensus emerges in this thinly-traded segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$16,050
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked106
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared106 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 4 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$17,163
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range$9,300 – $27,250
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • $27,250

    Collecting Cars · 29 Jul 2026

  • $14,100

    Collecting Cars · 30 Dec 2025

  • $9,300

    Collecting Cars · 9 Jul 2025

  • $18,000

    Collecting Cars · 10 Oct 2024

Common questions

What is a Mazda MX-5 (NA) worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $16,050, based on 4 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from $9,300 to $27,250.

Is the Mazda MX-5 (NA) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved +25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Mazda MX-5 (NA)s are for sale right now?

We track 4 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.