✦ Shifty Estimate
$15,500
▼ 8.4% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $14K
- Sales, 12 months
- 28
- Original MSRP
- $22,470 · ▼ 31% since
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2006 Mazda MX-5
2006 to 2015 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
28 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4, 2.0L
- Power
- 166 hp
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.9s
- Top speed
- 127 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $22,470
Common questions
How much does a Mazda MX-5 cost?
A 2006 Mazda MX-5 cost $22,470 new. Over the past 12 months, 28 have sold publicly at a median of $14,050. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $15,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $7,910 to $24,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $15,500, down 8.4% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 28 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Mazda MX-5 a good investment?
It has depreciated 31% against its $22,470 list price. Values are down 8.4% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $8,750 to $30,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Mazda MX-5 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $10,000Jul 16, 2026Galaxy Gray Mica · 122,000 mi
- $17,200Jul 15, 2026Stormy Blue Mica · 59,500 mi
- $24,000Jul 15, 2026True Red (A4A) · 930 mi
The third-generation MX-5 (NC) represents Mazda's bold departure from the lightweight philosophy that defined its predecessors. Launched in 2006, this iteration grew larger and heavier but gained sophistication with a folding hardtop option and more refined dynamics. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder produced 167 horsepower initially, later bumped to 184 hp in the 2009 refresh. While purists initially balked at the added weight, the NC has aged gracefully and now attracts collectors who appreciate its more mature character and improved build quality. The folding hardtop Power Retractable models are particularly sought after, offering year-round usability without sacrificing the open-air experience. With clean examples becoming harder to find and values steadily climbing, the NC generation is finally getting its due recognition as a legitimate collectible, especially low-mileage manual transmission cars in desirable colors.