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Mazda MX-5 (NB)

1998–2005

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  • Lowest price

    £8,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £13,375

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £18,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Mazda MX-5

Based on 2 verified auction results

No signal yet

£9,179

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

31

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Mazda MX-5 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

3,898

Cars

SORN

5,644

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Hardtop included

    +£2,245+24%

    6 with · 45 without · med confidence

  • Built ≤ 2001

    −£1,975-22%

    18 with · 12 without · high confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    +£291+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 UK market for the Mazda MX-5 NB is operating on extremely limited data, with only two transactions tracked over the past twelve months and a current median asking price of £9,179. This sparse transaction history makes trend analysis impossible and creates significant uncertainty around valuation movements.

Liquidity remains a material constraint for potential buyers and sellers in this segment. With just two sales recorded and only one active listing currently visible, the NB presents a decidedly illiquid market where finding a willing counterparty requires patience and geographic flexibility.

The Mazda MX-5 NB sits in the stable modern classic category, a classification that reflects its aging but still-drivable platform. Collectibility scores as modest at 5, suggesting the model carries interest among enthusiasts but lacks the strong provenance or rarity that drives premium values in the contemporary classic market.

Recorded examples show remarkably low average mileage of 1,694 miles, which is atypical for a model now two decades old and points either to very lightly used stock or potential data anomalies in the sample. This figure warrants verification against broader condition norms for the generation.

Without sufficient transaction volume or year-on-year comparison data, medium-term price direction cannot be reliably projected. Interested parties should approach valuations on a case-by-case basis, factoring condition, service history, and local availability rather than relying on broader market signals.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£9,179

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed3,898
  • SORN'd (off-road)5,644
  • Total in DVLA records9,542
  • All Mazda MX-5s38,277
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked65
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared65 (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)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£600
  • Total annual cost£4,350

For sale now · 3 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings1
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings1
  • Avg Sale Price£13,375
  • Avg Mileage at Sale1,694 mi
  • Recent Price Range£8,750 – £18,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • £8,750

    the-market · 21 Sept 2026

  • £18,000

    Collecting Cars · 9 Mar 2026

Common questions

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

The current United Kingdom market median is £9,179, based on 51 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £8,750 to £18,000.

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

We track 3 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.