As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) is actually worth $11,600 (fair range $10,200 to $13,000). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 196 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $12,500 — about 8% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) market has 252 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,500 and $16,975. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices have decreased 2.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $12,345 to $12,100.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) on the market has 72,915 miles. Listings spend an average of 72 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Pricing
A fair price for a Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) in August 2026 is between $9,500 and $16,975 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,400 to $22,000 across 252 active listings.
Price Distribution (252 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,400
Budget / project cars
25th
$9,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$12,500
Typical market price
75th
$16,975
Above average / premium
90th
$22,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $13,734, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
17
$29,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
24
$19,900
25,000 - 50,000 mi
39
$15,577
50,000 - 100,000 mi
93
$12,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
47
$9,995
Over 150,000 mi
27
$6,000
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices have decreased 2.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $12,100 across 45 sales, down from $12,345 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices are up 4.3% ($12,100 vs. $11,600 a year ago).
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
38
$11,100
$12,601
2025-Q1
17
$9,850
$12,886
2025-Q2
32
$10,999
$12,442
2025-Q3
47
$11,600
$11,873
2025-Q4
36
$9,000
$10,252
2026-Q1
14
$13,000
$13,822
2026-Q2
77
$12,345
$13,163
2026-Q3
45
$12,100
$13,690
Best Value Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) by Model Year
The 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) offers the best value with a median price of $10,000 across 28 listings. The most expensive model year is 1990 at a median of $14,750.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1990
49
$14,750
$4,000
$45,678
1991
37
$12,750
$3,500
$26,900
1992
36
$14,348
$3,750
$25,490
1993
28
$10,000
$2,500
$24,999
1994
31
$12,500
$2,850
$24,000
1995
20
$14,100
$4,500
$22,900
1996
31
$14,000
$3,000
$31,998
1997
20
$12,500
$3,500
$20,000
How Mileage Affects Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 62,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
100 mi
1.91x
$22,138
5,480 mi
1.67x
$19,348
10,105 mi
1.59x
$18,400
21,404 mi
1.29x
$14,976
40,295 mi
1.08x
$12,563
63,009 mi
0.99x
$11,505
93,915 mi
0.85x
$9,805
141,757 mi
0.77x
$8,948
216,904 mi
0.70x
$8,096
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 100 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.91x the reference value. At the other end, 216,904-mile examples trade at about 0.70x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
60% over 53 tests
12 months
↑ UP
47%
volatile
40% over 47 tests
24 months
↑ UP
48%
volatile
40% over 35 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA)
The highest concentration of Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) listings is in CA with 30 active listings, followed by TX (17), PA (16), OH (14), MI (14).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IL at $7,500, while CO has the highest at $19,999. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $12,499.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
30
$12,800
TX
17
$7,995
PA
16
$16,996
OH
14
$11,991
MI
14
$13,000
FL
13
$14,750
IL
11
$7,500
AZ
10
$16,995
WA
9
$10,198
NY
8
$10,000
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) listings spend an average of 72 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 40 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $9,500 to $16,975. The median is $12,500. Anything below $9,500 is a strong value; above $16,975 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 1993 model year has the lowest median price at $10,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 72 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.