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Mazda MX-5 (NB)

1998–2005

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  • Lowest price

    US$6,767

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$11,500

    Since 2020 · n=26

  • Highest price

    US$19,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    26

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 26 lots

Mazda MX-5

Based on 26 verified auction results

No signal yet

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%

Market scores

53

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2001

    US$1,379-12%

    12 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 US market for Mazda MX-5 NB models is holding steady at a median of $11,250, with limited price momentum in either direction over the tracked period. The flat year-over-year reading reflects a market that has found equilibrium at this level, neither gaining nor losing ground meaningfully.

The sample of 17 sales over the past twelve months provides a moderate foundation for price assessment, though the broader dataset of 26 total transactions tracked underscores that liquidity remains constrained. This means buyers and sellers should expect deliberate transaction timelines rather than rapid turnover, and pricing discipline matters more than urgency.

The NB generation carries a "Collectible" designation with moderate desirability, positioning it in the stable-modern-classic category where aging but mechanically sound examples hold value rather than appreciate sharply. Typical examples transacting in this market average around 52,000 miles, suggesting these are well-preserved specimens rather than high-mileage daily drivers.

Base projections through both the three-year and five-year horizons suggest price levels holding at current medians, with no expected uplift or erosion. This reflects the NB's role as a steady-state collectible—appreciated by enthusiasts but unlikely to experience significant capital appreciation or depreciation from current levels.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$11,250

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked28
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared28 (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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$670
  • Total annual costUS$5,700

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months26
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$12,308
  • Avg Mileage at Sale52,259 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$6,767 – US$19,250
  • Total Sales Tracked26

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$11,750

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026

  • US$15,500

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026

  • US$11,250

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$19,250

    Bring a Trailer · 1 Aug 2026

  • US$12,250

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026

  • US$18,750

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026

  • US$11,000

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Jul 2026

  • US$9,600

    Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026

  • US$10,000

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026

  • US$16,200

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Jul 2026

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