Mazda MX-5
4 generations · 1989–presentThe Mazda MX-5 has been built in 4 generations between 1989 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €18,845 on average across 74 listings — from €6,045 for the NB to €23,989 for the ND.
Mazda MX-5 generations
ND2015–presentFourth generationAverage used price€23,98947 listings- Power
- 126–208 HP
- Body styles
- Convertible
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NC2005–2015Third generationAverage used price€12,82410 listings- Power
- 110–182 HP
- Body styles
- Convertible
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NB1997–2005Second generationAverage used price€6,0457 listings- Power
- 90–245 HP
- Body styles
- Convertible
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NA1989–1997First generationAverage used price€9,65010 listings- Power
- 88–298 HP
- Body styles
- Convertible
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How the Mazda MX-5 generations differ
| Generation | ND | NC | NB | NA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2015–present | 2005–2015 | 1997–2005 | 1989–1997 |
| Average used price | €23,989 | €12,824 | €6,045 | €9,650 |
| Typical price range | €16,770 – €33,995 | €5,170 – €15,355 | €2,999 – €6,833 | €8,495 – €13,200 |
| Average mileage | 47,260 km | 110,386 km | 147,560 km | 159,095 km |
| Listings | 47 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Power | 126–208 HP | 110–182 HP | 90–245 HP | 88–298 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual 95% · Automatic 5% | Manual 98% · Automatic 2% | Manual 99% · Automatic 1% | — |
| Body styles | Convertible | Convertible | Convertible | Convertible |
| Length × width | 3.92 × 1.74 m | 4.01 × 1.72 m | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.31 m | 2.33 m | 2.27 m | 2.26 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,080 kg | 1,155 kg | 1,098 kg | 1,056 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 144 g/km | 173 g/km | 196 g/km | 152 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 2 seats · 2 doors | 2 seats · 2 doors | 2 seats · 2 doors | 2 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | €39,814 | €32,715 | €27,954 | €500 |
| NL registrations | 2,941 | 4,066 | 3,880 | 3,029 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Mazda MX-5 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €33,995 | 4 km | 2 |
| 2024 | €32,442 | 1,342 km | 3 |
| 2023 | €28,678 | 8,408 km | 11 |
| 2021 | €25,900 | 24,769 km | 2 |
| 2019 | €23,314 | 63,980 km | 8 |
| 2018 | €21,398 | 55,383 km | 7 |
| 2017 | €19,944 | 78,679 km | 6 |
| 2016 | €17,564 | 82,419 km | 6 |
| 2015 | €16,770 | 104,523 km | 2 |
| 2014 | €15,355 | 79,693 km | 4 |
| 2013 | €14,120 | 94,540 km | 4 |
| 2006 | €5,170 | 203,465 km | 2 |
| 2003 | €2,999 | 199,500 km | 1 |
| 2002 | €6,100 | 146,586 km | 2 |
| 1999 | €6,725 | 101,875 km | 2 |
| 1998 | €6,833 | 168,250 km | 2 |
| 1995 | €8,852 | 160,261 km | 6 |
| 1991 | €8,495 | 173,600 km | 2 |
| 1990 | €13,200 | 141,094 km | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).