Mazda Mx 5
Four generations on sale. The 2nd gen NB is the value pick; the 4th gen ND is the fresh-buy target; the 3rd gen NC is the bargain-hunt target.
Model strength
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Weighs every axis evenly. Changes the weighting, not the numbers.
▲ 2 axes vary by variant (price, running cost) — see variant pages.
Positioning vs segment
Where does Mazda Mx 5 sit?
0 scoreable mass-market convertibles · 1 more in segment lack enough listings to score
Tap any dot on the chart to see its scores.
- Brand reliability
- Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
- Resale strength
- 100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
- Peer set
- Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
- Quadrants
- The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.
Generation
4th gen ND (2015-present) · Reg 2016–2017
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Generation
4th gen ND (2015-present) · Reg 2016–2017
Generation overview
No curated buying call yet — read the stats and service book.
- Asking
- S$54k–54k
- Median
- S$54k
- Decay
- —
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
ICE
2 trimsGeneration
3rd gen NC (2005-2015) · Reg 2006–2015
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Generation
3rd gen NC (2005-2015) · Reg 2006–2015
Verdict
Mazda's iconic small sports roadster — 2.0L MZR LF-VE NA petrol. Boring durable Mazda when serviced; widely regarded as one of the most reliable enthusiast sports cars. Cars 10-20 years old; aged-car items dominate (suspension bushings, soft top, electronics). RC retractable hardtop trim adds hydraulic complexity. Increasing cult-collector status as NB/NC era prices firm up. Mature 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.
- Asking
- S$36k–140k
- Median
- S$72k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- Manual MX-5 NC with documented Mazda service history — boring durable iconic sports car. Combined with no track abuse + low mileage, cult-collector grade.
- Documented soft-top service receipts — aged soft tops need periodic seal + drainage service. Cult collectors value documented soft-top history.
What to watch
- RC folding hardtop that's slow or noisy to operate — hydraulic / sensor failure on aged retractable tops. Cycle the top fully at viewing.
- Tracked MX-5 NC with vague service history — tracked cars wear faster than odometer suggests.
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
Generation
2nd gen NB (1998-2005) · Reg 2001–2005
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Generation
2nd gen NB (1998-2005) · Reg 2001–2005
Generation overview
No curated buying call yet — read the stats and service book.
- Asking
- S$50k–50k
- Median
- S$50k
- Decay
- —
Trims in this generation
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Generation
1st gen NA (1989-1997) · Reg 1990–1992
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Generation
1st gen NA (1989-1997) · Reg 1990–1992
Generation overview
No curated buying call yet — read the stats and service book.
- Asking
- S$60k–75k
- Median
- S$75k
- Decay
- —
Trims in this generation
Pick a trim to see its score, deal target, and pre-purchase checklist.
Common questions about the Mazda Mx 5
- Is the Mazda Mx 5 reliable?
- In our read, the Mazda Mx 5 scores 80 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
- Where do these Mazda Mx 5 figures come from?
- They're worked out from current used-Mazda Mx 5 listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.