1996 Mazda MX-5

VIN JM1NA353XT0709515 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,515 above typical price Buena Park, CA
Listed at
$18,080
typical market $16,565 · 5 comps

This 1996 Mazda MX-5 is listed at $18,080 with 66,782 miles in Buena Park, CA.

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026
This vehicle · $18,080
Below market
$12,107
Typical price
$16,565
Above market
$43,399

This vehicle: $18,080 — $1,515 above the typical market price ($16,565)

Asking $18,080 · typical market price $16,565 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.

Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Nov 20, 2023 · $11,981 Aug 1, 2026 · $17,995

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JM1NA353XT0709515, spanning 2 years 8 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Zee Motors Buena Park, CA 90621 $18,080 66,782 mi 2026-07-25

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Zee Motors Buena Park, CA 90624 $17,995 66,782 mi 2026-08-01
Zee Motors - Buena Park Buena Park, CA 90621 $17,995 66,782 mi 2026-07-24
Zee Motors Inc Buena Park, CA 90621 $18,080 66,782 mi 2026-07-24
Starfleet Cars LLC Delaware, OH 43015 $11,981 61 mi 2023-11-20

What would this 1996 Mazda MX-5 cost per month?

Estimate the monthly payment on a $18,080 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$322
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,808 down
Amount financed
$16,272
Total interest
$3,048

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JM1NA353XT0709515
Horsepower
120
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1996
Made by
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
22
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
$2,110 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1996 Mazda MX-5 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $10,550
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $5,950
Total, 5 years $23,300

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Model-level data for the 1996 Mazda MX-5 from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 29, 2026.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2026 809 $38,840 100%
2025 188 $34,036 88% 8,605 mi
2024 84 $31,939 82% 11,754 mi
2023 113 $30,198 78% 18,959 mi
2022 76 $29,142 75% 19,785 mi
2021 100 $27,000 70% 31,859 mi
2020 55 $26,557 68% 40,047 mi
2019 54 $25,998 67% 36,778 mi

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