Mazda MX-5 depreciation
A 2026 Mazda MX-5 averages $38,335 — a 1990 averages $16,154 (58% lower).
Updated July 25, 2026 · Live dealer listing data
Average price by model year
| Year | Average price | Avg. mileage | vs. previous year | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,335 | 112 | +$3,629 | 1,379 |
| 2025 | $34,706 | 7,824 | +$2,456 | 292 |
| 2024 | $32,250 | 12,028 | +$1,895 | 114 |
| 2023 | $30,355 | 17,738 | +$1,278 | 165 |
| 2022 | $29,077 | 22,332 | +$1,297 | 86 |
| 2021 | $27,780 | 26,847 | +$2,371 | 113 |
| 2020 | $25,409 | 39,328 | −$169 | 75 |
| 2019 | $25,578 | 38,510 | +$2,922 | 67 |
| 2018 | $22,656 | 46,492 | +$1,127 | 53 |
| 2017 | $21,529 | 51,464 | +$1,698 | 91 |
| 2016 | $19,831 | 55,931 | +$1,717 | 166 |
| 2015 | $18,114 | 62,374 | −$383 | 19 |
| 2014 | $18,497 | 43,265 | +$3,187 | 12 |
| 2013 | $15,310 | 72,091 | +$299 | 25 |
| 2012 | $15,011 | 77,495 | +$115 | 21 |
| 2011 | $14,896 | 78,266 | +$2,367 | 21 |
| 2010 | $12,529 | 90,422 | −$738 | 23 |
| 2009 | $13,267 | 77,748 | +$1,089 | 21 |
| 2008 | $12,178 | 86,695 | +$419 | 40 |
| 2007 | $11,759 | 90,492 | +$750 | 38 |
| 2006 | $11,009 | 84,944 | −$3,139 | 59 |
| 2004 | $14,148 | 64,289 | +$2,185 | 16 |
| 2003 | $11,963 | 76,590 | −$258 | 13 |
| 2002 | $12,221 | 68,202 | +$1,029 | 11 |
| 2001 | $11,192 | 79,339 | +$912 | 14 |
| 2000 | $10,280 | 91,629 | −$1,750 | 10 |
| 1999 | $12,030 | 88,164 | −$4,124 | 23 |
| 1990 | $16,154 | 84,257 | — | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mazda MX-5 depreciate per year?
A Mazda MX-5 averages out to roughly 1.6% of value lost per year, though real-world depreciation is front-loaded — steepest in the first few years. A 2026 averages $38,335, while a 1990 — 36 years older — averages $16,154: 58% lower overall. Figures come from live dealer listings, updated July 25, 2026.
Which Mazda MX-5 model year is cheapest?
The 2000 Mazda MX-5 is the most affordable model year we track, averaging $10,280. Compare every year in the table above.
How many Mazda MX-5 model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 28 model years, from 1990 to 2026, each averaged from live dealer listings and refreshed daily.
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