As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) is actually worth $11,400 (fair range $10,100 to $12,800). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 171 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 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 July 2026, the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) market has 233 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,478 and $15,995. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices have decreased 6.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $12,000 to $11,200.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) on the market has 77,242 miles. Listings spend an average of 63 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 July 2026 is between $9,478 and $15,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,544 to $22,000 across 233 active listings.
Price Distribution (233 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$6,544
Budget / project cars
25th
$9,478
Below average price
Median (50th)
$12,500
Typical market price
75th
$15,995
Above average / premium
90th
$22,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $13,675, 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
$19,800
10,000 - 25,000 mi
10
$22,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
42
$15,500
50,000 - 100,000 mi
79
$11,975
100,000 - 150,000 mi
40
$10,500
Over 150,000 mi
36
$7,500
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices have decreased 6.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $11,200 across 4 sales, down from $12,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices are down 3.4% ($11,200 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
12
$11,000
$12,972
2026-Q2
51
$12,000
$12,804
2026-Q3
4
$11,200
$10,800
Best Value Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) by Model Year
The 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) offers the best value with a median price of $9,920 across 15 listings. The most expensive model year is 1989 at a median of $20,895.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1989
1
$20,895
$20,895
$20,895
1990
60
$12,500
$3,000
$44,995
1991
41
$13,500
$4,000
$26,900
1992
26
$13,500
$6,500
$25,490
1993
16
$12,500
$4,000
$24,999
1994
27
$11,101
$3,750
$24,000
1995
17
$15,980
$4,500
$22,900
1996
30
$11,961
$4,500
$51,000
1997
15
$9,920
$4,500
$22,900
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 61,850 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
100 mi
1.99x
$22,700
5,511 mi
1.68x
$19,109
10,151 mi
1.44x
$16,409
21,577 mi
1.30x
$14,782
40,309 mi
1.06x
$12,086
62,714 mi
1.00x
$11,345
93,696 mi
0.87x
$9,937
142,413 mi
0.78x
$8,921
220,429 mi
0.71x
$8,094
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 100 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.99x the reference value. At the other end, 220,429-mile examples trade at about 0.71x. 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
58% over 52 tests
12 months
↑ UP
47%
volatile
41% over 46 tests
24 months
↑ UP
48%
volatile
38% over 34 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 24 active listings, followed by TX (19), FL (16), PA (16), GA (14).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TX at $9,865, while FL has the highest at $15,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $6,130.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
24
$10,000
TX
19
$9,865
FL
16
$15,995
PA
16
$14,900
GA
14
$9,920
IL
10
$14,875
OH
8
$11,961
MA
8
$12,500
NY
7
$9,950
MI
7
$15,950
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) listings spend an average of 63 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 25 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: $9,478 to $15,995. The median is $12,500. Anything below $9,478 is a strong value; above $15,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) prices have dropped 6.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1997 model year has the lowest median price at $9,920, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 63 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.