Mazda MX-5 (NA)
1989–1997
Lowest price
£3,850
Since 2020
Median price
£3,850
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
£3,850
Since 2020
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots

Based on 1 verified auction result
£9,030
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£15,289
+69%
5-Year Forecast
£18,238
+102%
Estimates pool 57 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
38
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Mazda MX-5 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
4,724
Cars
SORN
11,115
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.
Limited-slip diff
+£1,767+20%12 with · 45 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1992
−£703-8%29 with · 18 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 UK market for the Mazda MX-5 NA has posted a 25% gain over the past year, with the median price now sitting at £9,030, though this valuation rests on minimal transaction data—just one recorded sale in the tracked period, which limits confidence in the signal.
Liquidity remains a significant constraint, with zero active listings currently available and only one sale tracked across the entire twelve-month window. This illiquid state means buyers seeking an NA-generation MX-5 may face extended search periods, while sellers have limited pricing reference points.
The NA MX-5 carries a collectibility score of 6 and sits within the appreciating classic category, though desirability remains low relative to other market segments. Production volume data is unavailable, but the model's longevity and global production run suggest adequate supply exists in the secondhand pool.
Base projections point to meaningful appreciation, with the median expected to reach approximately £15,289 within three years (a 69% gain) and £18,238 within five years (doubling from current levels). These forecasts are grounded in the appreciating classic classification and recent upward momentum, though the thin transaction sample introduces material uncertainty.
The hold-or-wait recommendation reflects genuine appreciation potential offset by illiquidity constraints and low current desirability. Prospective buyers should approach this segment with patience, as pricing discovery remains limited and competitive stock is sparse in the present market.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£9,030
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed4,724
- SORN'd (off-road)11,115
- Total in DVLA records15,839
- All Mazda MX-5s38,277
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked58
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared58 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£3,850
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£3,850 – £3,850
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
