Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC)
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MX-5 Miata (NC)

2005-2015RWD
170 hp
0-100 in 7.2s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC)

The NC is the MX-5 everyone skips, and that makes it the value pick of the family. It is bigger and heavier than the NB, but it also got a proper 2.0-litre MZR engine, a six-speed manual, a genuinely stiff shell, and โ€” on the Roadster Coupe โ€” a folding hard top that works in seconds and makes the car usable all year.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability86/100
Economy78/100
Insurance Cost42/100
Import Price38/100
Maintenance42/100
Practicality68/100
Parts Availability82/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
3/10 ยท Turn-Key Friendly

MZR is slightly busier than the BP but still very DIY-friendly.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L N/A (MZR LF-VE)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

170 hp

Torque

189 Nm

Weight

1130 kg

0-100 km/t

7.2s

Production Years

2005-2015

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$7,630

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ7,000

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +6%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +25%

Price history

$6,104
2021
$6,378
2022
$6,651
2023
$6,925
2024
$7,198
2025
$7,630
2026
C+

Investment Grade ยท Sensible

The Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) (2005-2015) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (86/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (42/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (82/10) make the RWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +6.0% 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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