Mazda MX-5 (NB)
1998–2005
Lowest price
US$6,350
Since 2020
Median price
US$12,300
Since 2020 · n=48
Highest price
US$48,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
48
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 48 lots

Based on 48 verified auction results
US$11,250
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$11,250
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$11,250
+0%
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Market scores
53
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Hardtop included
+US$3,008+24%6 with · 45 without · med confidence
Built ≤ 2001
−US$2,646-22%18 with · 12 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
+US$390+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 Mazda MX-5 NB is trading at a median of $11,250 in the US market, with 17 sales tracked over the past 12 months establishing a stable pricing environment across the broader database of 48 total transactions.
The NB generation commands a collectible designation with moderate desirability, reflecting the model's position as an accessible entry point to Japanese sports car ownership and its reputation for mechanical simplicity and affordability. The marque benefits from a large and engaged enthusiast community that continues to support the platform through parts availability and knowledge-sharing.
Transacted examples are averaging roughly 50,000 miles, suggesting that surviving NBs in the collector market have been either well-preserved or moderately driven rather than relegated to storage or heavy use. This mileage profile aligns with vehicles that have been owned by engaged but not necessarily deep-pocketed collectors.
With only two active listings against 17 sales in the trailing year, liquidity is moderate—the type of market where a well-priced example typically moves within 30 to 60 days, while outliers may linger. For buyers, the thin listing inventory suggests some patience may be required to find the right specification.
The base projection holds valuations flat at $11,250 through both the 3-year and 5-year horizons, reflecting neither strong appreciation momentum nor depreciation pressure. Support at current levels appears anchored by consistent enthusiast demand and the NB's low entry cost relative to condition-driven alternatives in the classic roadster segment.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$11,250
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked65
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared65 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$670
- Total annual costUS$5,700
For sale now · 3 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings2
- Sales Last 12 Months48
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings2
- Avg Sale PriceUS$13,652
- Avg Mileage at Sale50,320 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$6,350 – US$48,500
- Total Sales Tracked48
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$12,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Oct 2026
40,000 mi
Sunlight Silver Metallic · manual
US$15,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Sept 2026
16,000 mi
Brilliant Black Clearcoat · manual
US$12,500
cars-and-bids · 28 Sept 2026
53,000 mi
manual
US$15,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 Sept 2026
24,000 mi
Copper Red Mica
US$11,500
Bring a Trailer · 25 Sept 2026
33,000 mi
Titanium Gray · 6-speed manual
US$48,500
Bring a Trailer · 22 Sept 2026
US$8,100
cars-and-bids · 15 Sept 2026
98,000 mi
Midnight Blue Mica · manual
US$15,600
Bring a Trailer · 12 Sept 2026
59,000 mi
Stormy Blue Mica · 6-Speed Manual
US$13,500
Bring a Trailer · 11 Sept 2026
11,000 mi
True Red · automatic
US$11,750
Bring a Trailer · 9 Sept 2026
39,000 mi
Highlight Silver Metallic · manual
Common questions
What is a Mazda MX-5 (NB) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$11,250, based on 17 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$6,350 to US$48,500.
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.


