Mazda MX5 1989-2006

The world’s best-selling sports car is about to turn 30 and early ones show signs of becoming collectible. Values for pre-1992 models are up on average by 40 percent on 2013 levels and buyers seem prepared to pay at least $10,000 to secure very good survivors. 1991-93 Limited versions in the recent market were disappointing but a small sample won’t be helping. From then on, values depend more on condition than age and 1994-2002 models generally cost $7500-10,000. Collectors are absent from this end of the market but NB and NC series cars offer fun transport for $10-15,000. The last of the NB cars could be specified with turbocharged engines and some of these will better $20,000.

MX5 1989-91 $9185 [37] MX5 Limited $7690 [4] MX5 1993-96 $9500 [13] MX5 1997-99 $7700 [12] MX5 2000-02 $9930 [36] MX5 2003-06 $14,115 [29] MX5 Turbo $20,060 [19]