Mazda MX-5 (NB)
1998–2005
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

Based on 26 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%
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%)
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 20US$11,750
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
51,000 mi
True Red · manual
US$15,500
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
Stormy Blue Mica · manual
US$11,250
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
Sunlight Silver Metallic · manual
US$19,250
Bring a Trailer · 1 Aug 2026
37,000 mi
Mica Merlot · 5-speed manual
US$12,250
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026
12,000 mi
Brilliant Black · manual
US$18,750
Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026
16,000 mi
Titanium Gray Metallic · Manual
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Jul 2026
British Racing Green · manual
US$9,600
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
59,000 mi
Sunlight Silver Metallic · manual
US$10,000
Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026
Galaxy Gray Mica · manual
US$16,200
Bring a Trailer · 9 Jul 2026
11,000 mi
Highland Green Mica · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.