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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

$17,500

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

Market scores

28

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2001

    $2,108-12%

    13 with · 6 without · med 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 occupies a curious position in the Australian classic car market, with a median transacted price of AUD $17,500, though the single sale tracked over the past year provides minimal basis for trend analysis or direction assessment.

Classified as a stable modern classic, the NB generation commands a collectible rating despite modest desirability metrics. The model's longevity as a lightweight sports car platform underpins its classification, though broader appeal factors remain constrained in the local market.

Liquidity is a material constraint: with only one tracked transaction across the entire dataset and no active listings recorded, buyers and sellers face a thin marketplace. This scarcity of transaction data means pricing discovery is difficult and meaningful comparisons are hard to establish.

The absence of reliable mileage data and condition norms in the current sample further limits visibility into what constitutes fair value or typical wear patterns for examples at this price point. Prospective buyers should expect variability in condition and specification across individual cars.

Without sufficient transaction history or forward projections, medium-term pricing direction remains opaque. The Australian market for this generation appears to have stabilised, but the shallow data set precludes confident assessment of 3- and 5-year trajectories.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$17,500

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked29
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared29 (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$1,020
  • Total annual cost$8,630

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

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