MARKET ANALYSIS
MX 5 (1989 to 2023)

The Mazda MX-5 Miata, which has been manufactured globally since 1989 across four distinct generations, has officially secured its place as the world’s most successful two-seat roadster with more than 1.2 million units produced to date. In the 2026 Australian market, this automotive icon has reached a new peak of desirability, with 2025 sales figures hitting a seven-year high of 821 units as local enthusiasts scramble to secure the current ND-generation before any potential shifts toward electrification. The buyer pool in Australia is exceptionally broad, ranging from track-day purists targeting the G20 GT RS—equipped with factory Bilstein dampers and Brembo brakes—to savvy collectors vying for the ultra-rare 35th Anniversary Edition, of which only 50 manual units were allocated to our shores in its exclusive Artisan Red finish. Locally, market value has remained remarkably resilient for well-maintained examples of every era, with 2026 buyers prioritising the latest ND update which features a modernised 8.8-inch touchscreen and Mazda Connected Services, alongside the evergreen NA models with their signature pop-up headlights. As the "Jinba Ittai" (horse and rider as one) philosophy continues to resonate, the Australian community remains deeply committed to the MX-5, celebrating it as the ultimate expression of accessible, lightweight, and pure driving joy.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata, which has been manufactured globally since 1989 across four distinct generations, has officially secured its place as the world’s most successful two-seat roadster with more than 1.2 million units produced to date. In the 2026 Australian market, this automotive icon has reached a new peak of desirability, with 2025 sales figures hitting a seven-year high of 821 units as local enthusiasts scramble to secure the current ND-generation before any potential shifts toward electri…
Model years for Mazda MX-5 (1989 to 2023)

1992 Mazda MX-5
43,900 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Guildford, NSW
SOLD
$22,600
Auction
Mar 24, 2026
1992 Mazda MX-5
300,000 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Lane Cove North, NSW
SOLD
$14,100
Auction
Dec 29, 2025
2010 MAZDA MX-5 (NC2) ROADSTER
42,421 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Canterbury, Victoria
SOLD
$25,500
Auction
Jul 17, 2021
2001 MAZDA MX-5 SP
283,394 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Brisbane, QLD
SOLD
$25,000
Auction
Nov 13, 2022
1990 MAZDA MX-5
119,808 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Townsville, QLD
SOLD
$17,100
Auction
Dec 27, 2022
2005 Mazda MX-5 SE
62,829 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Forestville, NSW
SOLD
$17,500
Auction
Apr 22, 2024
1993 Mazda MX-5 Clubman
209,274 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Springwood, NSW
SOLD
$18,000
Auction
Oct 09, 2024
2008 Mazda MX-5 (NC1)
113,503 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Toowoomba, QLD
SOLD
$15,500
Auction
Nov 26, 2024
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1989 Mazda MX-5
129,357 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Soldiers Hill, VIC
SOLD
$9,300
Auction
Jul 08, 2025