4 Mazdas That Lose Their Value Faster Than You'd Think

Mazda has a reputation for building cars that are more fun to drive than the average commuter box, from rotary sports cars to turbocharged all-wheel-drive sedans. That reputation might lead you to expect strong resale values across the board, but the used market tells a different story for several models.

While some Miatas, the Mazda3, CX-30, and CX-5 hold their value reasonably well, a handful of Mazdas depreciate surprisingly fast, despite offering something unique like an electric powertrain, a rotary engine, or a rare manual-transmission AWD setup.

S. for the 2016 model year, offered a posh interior with options like Nappa leather and rosewood trim, and reviewers compared its driving feel to a Miata. 7% of its value, according to iSeeCars. 8% over the same period. The CX-9 also has less interior and cargo space than the Toyota, which may explain why buyers aren't willing to pay a premium for it.

S. electric vehicle, had quirky features like rear-hinged doors and cork trim, but only 100 miles of EPA-estimated range. Mazda even offered owners a loaner car for up to 10 days a year for the first three years, a clear admission of its limitations. S. sales ended after 2023, and a 2022 MX-30 has lost 58% of its value in three years, now worth about $12,300, per Kelley Blue Book.

3-liter two-rotor engine with 232 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission, plus rear-hinged doors for practicality. But values remain low: a 2004 model that cost $25,700 new now sells for about $4,400 at dealers, with a private-party value of $3,775. The rotary engine burns oil by design, and Mazda recommended checking the level at every other fuel stop, which likely scares off buyers.

3-liter four-cylinder with 274 horsepower, a six-speed manual, and all-wheel drive, starting at $27,995. Despite its rarity and enthusiast appeal, the market hasn't rewarded it. A 106,000-mile 2006 example sold for $9,900 in February 2026, and a 53,000-mile 2007 model brought only $9,500.

Even the highest recorded sale, an $18,500 MAZDASPEED6 Grand Touring, sits well below its original price. The used market doesn't always value what enthusiasts claim to want.