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Mazda Mx 5 — 2.0A

Variant

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2.0A

3rd gen NC (2005-2015)

Typical listing: S$154k (S$95k–S$156k), 11y, 114k km. COE renewal is in scope — anchor on dereg math, not asking.

Variant strength

medium confidence
36WEAK
Price value33
Running cost44
Resale strength39
Maintenance26
Focus

Weighs every axis evenly. Changes the weighting, not the numbers.

What it costs to own

Annual running cost

Road tax + insurance + fuel + maintenance per year — median across this variant's active listings at a typical SG driver profile. Road tax is exact; the rest are planning estimates.

Medium

S$8,450/yr

Road tax
S$875
Insurance
S$3,250
Fuel
S$3,325
Maintenance
S$1,000

Typical SG running cost — the middle ~51% of the distribution. Assumes 14,000 km/yr (typical for this body type).

Road tax
The exact LTA formula — engine capacity (power, for EVs). The only line here that isn't an estimate.
Insurance
Planning estimate for a typical SG driver — shifts with age, claims history and no-claim discount.
Fuel
Planning estimate at current pump prices — varies with how you drive.
Maintenance
Planning estimate of servicing + wear parts at this age — varies with condition and workshop.
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Get the exact number to aim for on a 2.0A

We've worked out the reg-year, asking ceiling and mileage cap that make a good buy on this trim. Unlock it — and everything below — with one email.

  • Deal target — the year, asking ceiling, mileage cap and owner profile to aim for.
  • Offer ladder — where to open and where to land, from cohort inventory velocity.
  • Inspection checklist — model-specific red flags, emailed as a PDF.

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Pre-purchase preparation

Verify before you pay

Things to check at viewing — if any fire, treat them as negotiation leverage or as walk-away signals.

  • Anything over 226,275 km should ask at least 10% below the typical price (around S$97,388).

Negotiation levers

What to say to the dealer

Cohort + market signals you can cite in person to bring the asking price down.

  • Typical mileage for this car is 150,850 km. Anything over 196,105 km should be at least 10% under S$97k — point to the typical figure when you negotiate.
  • Cat B COE is up ~5% QoQ. Sellers may hold firm — move quickly if this is the trim.

Pre-purchase prep

Don't get burned on a Mazda Mx 5 2.0A

What to inspect, what to flag, and what to say at viewing — emailed to you free.

Tailored to the 2.0A trim. Variant-exact match — generation-aware.

  • 20-point inspection

    Mechanical · interior · paperwork — what to check, in order.

  • Model-specific red flags

    Known issues, generation-aware. Backed by recall + service-bulletin sources.

  • Negotiation language

    Exact phrases to quote the dealer when something's off.

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