Mazda
MX-5 Miata (NB)
About the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB)
HOW DOES IT SCORE?
Maintenance & Reliability
Same easy BP layout as the NA — a textbook beginner-friendly platform.
Technical Specs
Engine
1.8L N/A 4-cyl (BP-4W)
Drivetrain
RWD
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
162 Nm
Weight
1025 kg
0-100 km/t
8.4s
Production Years
1998-2005
Investment Grade
C+
MARKET ANALYSIS 📈
🇺🇸 USD
$8,720
🇪🇺 €8,000
Price history
Investment Grade · Sensible
The Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) (1998-2005) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (90/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (32/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (96/10) make the RWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +8.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 34/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.
Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.
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