# Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Mazda MX-5 LS (NB).

### Overview
- **Make:** Mazda
- **Model:** MX-5
- **Generation:** NB
- **Production Years:** 1999–2005
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/nb/ls
- **Data as of:** October 8, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-08T19:35:00.000Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 0 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 14 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price:** $9,850

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 14 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | LS | Manual | 66,300 mi | $10,100 | Cars & Bids |
| Aug 18, 2026 | LS | Manual | 34,000 mi | $7,766 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 30, 2026 | LS | Manual | 41,000 mi | $11,200 | Cars & Bids |
| Jul 22, 2026 | LS | Manual | 59,000 mi | $9,600 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 17, 2026 | LS | Manual | 84,300 mi | $7,500 | Cars & Bids |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 14 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 26 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $8,000 – $12,875
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** -26.4% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | — |
| 2026 | 12 | $9,850 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Mazda MX-5 LS (NB)?

Based on 14 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) is $9,850.

### How many Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 8, 2026, there are no verified Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) examples actively listed across monitored specialist dealers or auctions. Enthusiasts can start a GarageScout Hunt to be alerted the moment a matching example hits the market.

### How many Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 14 sales of the Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, for model years with 3 or more sales: 2001 $8,700 (7 sales); 2003 $12,100 (4 sales).

### Where do Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) cars sell?

Of the 14 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 9 on Bring a Trailer and 5 on Cars & Bids.

### Where does GarageScout's Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) market data come from?

GarageScout's Mazda MX-5 LS (NB) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [NA](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/na), [NB](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/nb), [NC](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/nc), [ND](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/nd)
- **NB variants:** [Mazdaspeed](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/nb/mazdaspeed), [MX-5 10th Anniversary](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/nb/10th-anniversary), [MX-5 Special Edition](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/nb/special-edition), [MX-5 Sport](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5/nb/sport)
- **Model:** [All Mazda MX-5 markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda/mx-5)
- **Make:** [All Mazda markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mazda)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*