Mazda MX-5 (NB)
1998–2005
Lowest price
£18,000
Since 2020
Median price
£18,000
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
£18,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots

Based on 1 verified auction result
£8,507
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 30 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
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
+£3,480+41%3 with · 27 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 2001
−£1,244-15%14 with · 6 without · med confidence
Limited-slip diff
+£262+3%10 with · 20 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 currently tracked at a median of £8,507 in the UK market, though data depth remains extremely limited with only a single transaction recorded over the past twelve months. This sparse trading activity reflects the car's illiquid standing, making price discovery difficult and meaningful trend analysis impossible at present.
The single transaction on record featured an exceptionally low-mileage example at 1,694 miles, which is unrepresentative of typical NB examples in circulation and therefore provides little insight into the broader used market. Most NB-generation cars encountered will carry substantially higher mileage, and condition variance across the surviving population is likely substantial.
The NB carries a collectibility score of 5 and sits in the "stable modern classic" classification, positioning it as a legitimate if modest entry in the collectible car space. Desirability remains low across the market, and production figures are not available to establish rarity parameters, limiting assessment of long-term collector appeal.
With zero active listings and minimal transaction history, the NB presents a genuine challenge for buyers seeking to enter or exit the market efficiently. Any transaction at this price point should be treated as a one-off data point rather than indicative of true market conditions, and sellers or buyers should expect extended search periods or negotiation friction.
No projection data is available for the three or five-year outlook, and the absence of directional signals or status markers prevents any commentary on near-term momentum. Market participants should monitor whether transaction frequency improves before drawing conclusions about underlying demand.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£8,507
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed3,898
- SORN'd (off-road)5,644
- Total in DVLA records9,542
- All Mazda MX-5s38,277
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked30
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared30 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation£500
- Total annual cost£4,250
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£18,000
- Avg Mileage at Sale1,694 mi
- Recent Price Range£18,000 – £18,000
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.