True Cost Calculator

The price tag lies. This shows what a car really costs you over 5 years.

Mazda MX-5 Mk1 1990 (clear)

True 5-year cost (after resale)
£15,854
Purchase price£6,500
Fuel (5 yrs)£5,859
Insurance (5 yrs)£3,000
Maintenance (5 yrs)£2,000
Road tax (5 yrs)£900
Minus estimated resale value−£2,405

That is £264/month of real motoring cost.

Estimates use average UK depreciation curves. Your mileage, driving style and insurer will move the numbers.