Mazda MX-5 (NA)

The Mazda MX-5 NA has appreciated sharply over the past twelve months, with the median price climbing 25 percent to US$12,242, signaling sustained collector demand for the first-generation roadster. The sample of 27 transactions tracked in this period reflects solid market activity for a model now in its third decade.

Recent sales momentum remains broadly aligned with the longer-term appreciating trend, with moderate liquidity supporting steady price discovery. The total of 56 cars tracked across our database indicates reliable transaction flow, though the single active listing suggests relatively tight current supply in the secondary market.

The NA generation scores a six on our collectibility scale and carries a "high desirability" designation, driven by its status as the modern Japanese roadster that redefined the affordable two-seater segment. Strong enthusiast following and relatively low annual production numbers—now out of print for over two decades—continue to underpin appeal across the market.

Transacted examples show an average mileage of 58,421 miles, indicating that most surviving NA cars remain well-used driver cars rather than concours specimens. This mileage profile reflects the model's inherent appeal as an accessible, affordable classic that owners actually drive.

The three-year projection sits at US$13,409, implying a 9.5 percent gain from current levels, with a five-year base case of US$13,808 for total appreciation of 12.8 percent. These projections account for continued collector interest balanced against the growing supply of well-preserved examples entering the market as prices climb.