2009 Mazda MX-5: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2009 MX-5, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 914 vehicles built
  • 20 for sale right now

Which MX-5 is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your MX-5

What actually differs

RWD JM1NC25F-9 RWD JM1NC26F-9
Typical price today $11,990 $12,990
For sale right now 14 6
Vehicles built 568 346
Same on every 2009 MX-5
  • Engine 2L
  • Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Convertible
  • Doors 2-door
Cost to run

21/28 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,020/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2009 MX-5

Safety, in plain English

What JM1NC26F-9 means

JM1 NC26F · 9
JM1
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mazda registered — assembled in Japan
NC26F
together encode the MX-5 line — Convertible, 2L, Rear-wheel drive — as Mazda filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
9
in position 10 — model year 2009
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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