As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) is actually worth $11,800 (fair range $10,300 to $13,200). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 217 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 $13,000 — about 10% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) market has 187 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,304, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,500 and $17,794. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices have increased 25.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $12,000 to $14,995.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) on the market has 79,870 miles. Listings spend an average of 89 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 October 2026 is between $9,500 and $17,794 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,000 to $22,900 across 187 active listings.
Price Distribution (187 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$6,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$9,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,304
Typical market price
75th
$17,794
Above average / premium
90th
$22,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $19,705, 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
15
$29,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
16
$21,990
25,000 - 50,000 mi
25
$14,996
50,000 - 100,000 mi
69
$11,950
100,000 - 150,000 mi
36
$12,500
Over 150,000 mi
21
$6,999
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices have increased 25.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $14,995 across 2 sales, up from $12,000 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices are up 66.6% ($14,995 vs. $9,000 a year ago).
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
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
78
$12,500
$13,211
2026-Q3
89
$12,000
$13,091
2026-Q4
2
$14,995
$12,398
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 $10,500 across 25 listings. The most expensive model year is 1996 at a median of $17,583.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1990
43
$12,900
$3,500
$45,794
1991
31
$12,500
$4,000
$20,995
1992
15
$13,304
$7,500
$25,490
1993
25
$10,500
$3,500
$1,000,000
1994
19
$15,975
$3,850
$24,000
1995
16
$14,000
$4,500
$22,900
1996
19
$17,583
$7,961
$31,998
1997
19
$13,489
$5,000
$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 63,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
100 mi
1.88x
$22,171
5,650 mi
1.59x
$18,787
10,055 mi
1.62x
$19,142
21,426 mi
1.29x
$15,201
40,463 mi
1.05x
$12,428
63,264 mi
0.99x
$11,735
93,752 mi
0.88x
$10,381
142,873 mi
0.74x
$8,765
215,288 mi
0.61x
$7,201
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 100 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.88x the reference value. At the other end, 215,288-mile examples trade at about 0.61x. 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
48%
volatile
62% over 55 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
50%
volatile
53% over 49 tests
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
54% over 37 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 20 active listings, followed by TX (12), OH (10), VA (10), FL (9).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TX at $8,220, while AZ has the highest at $17,794. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $9,574.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
20
$17,763
TX
12
$8,220
OH
10
$8,961
VA
10
$10,889
FL
9
$14,000
PA
9
$14,500
AZ
9
$17,794
MI
7
$13,500
WA
7
$13,500
MA
7
$12,500
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) listings spend an average of 89 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 54 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 $17,794. The median is $13,304. Anything below $9,500 is a strong value; above $17,794 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices have risen 25.0% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1993 model year has the lowest median price at $10,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 89 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.