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Mazda MX-5 (NB)

1998–2005

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  • Lowest price

    $17,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $17,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $17,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Mazda MX-5

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

$18,636

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

—

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

—

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 51 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

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Market scores

28

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Hardtop included

    +$4,558+24%

    6 with · 45 without · med confidence

  • Built ≤ 2001

    −$4,009-22%

    18 with · 12 without · high confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    +$591+3%

    13 with · 38 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 Australian market for the Mazda MX-5 NB is operating with extremely limited data—only a single transaction has been tracked in the past year, establishing a median price of AUD $18,636. With no comparative period data available, directional signals cannot be determined at this time.

The MX-5 NB occupies the stable modern classic segment, a classification that typically encompasses vehicles with emerging collector appeal but still grounded in practical usability. The collectibility score of 5 places it firmly in collectible territory, though the low desirability rating suggests it has not yet generated strong competitive bidding among enthusiasts or collectors.

Liquidity in the Australian market remains severely constrained, with zero active listings currently and only one recorded sale over the tracking period. This illiquid environment means buyers and sellers should expect protracted marketing cycles and limited price discovery mechanisms.

Without sufficient transaction volume, reliable data on typical mileage, condition standards, or multi-year trend analysis cannot be established for this market. Additional sales activity would be required to build meaningful market intelligence and forecast reliability for the NB generation in Australia.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$18,636

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked64
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared64 (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$1,220
  • Total annual cost$8,830

For sale now · 2 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$17,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range$17,500 – $17,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $17,500

    Collecting Cars · 23 Apr 2024

Common questions

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

The current Australia market median is $18,636, based on 51 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from $17,500 to $17,500.

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

We track 2 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.