As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) is actually worth $9,900 (fair range $8,700 to $11,100). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 86 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 $10,500 — about 6% 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 (NB) market has 330 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $10,488, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,900 and $13,995. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have decreased 41.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $10,800 to $6,350.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) on the market has 82,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 78 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Pricing
A fair price for a Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) in July 2026 is between $7,900 and $13,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,797 to $17,991 across 330 active listings.
Price Distribution (330 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,797
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,900
Below average price
Median (50th)
$10,488
Typical market price
75th
$13,995
Above average / premium
90th
$17,991
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $11,435, 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
10
$19,990
10,000 - 25,000 mi
24
$17,991
25,000 - 50,000 mi
43
$16,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
131
$11,220
100,000 - 150,000 mi
77
$8,000
Over 150,000 mi
39
$7,000
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have decreased 41.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $6,350 across 2 sales, down from $10,800 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices are down 38.9% ($6,350 vs. $10,400 a year ago).
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
19
$10,200
$11,503
2025-Q1
11
$11,502
$11,780
2025-Q2
14
$9,600
$9,409
2025-Q3
18
$10,400
$11,978
2025-Q4
13
$9,750
$12,358
2026-Q1
17
$13,000
$15,895
2026-Q2
35
$10,800
$11,684
2026-Q3
2
$6,350
$6,050
Best Value Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) by Model Year
The 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) offers the best value with a median price of $8,480 across 49 listings. The most expensive model year is 1998 at a median of $49,999.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1998
1
$49,999
$49,999
$49,999
1999
99
$9,800
$3,500
$19,995
2000
49
$8,480
$3,500
$14,995
2001
70
$12,000
$4,000
$54,999
2002
47
$12,500
$2,900
$47,991
2003
42
$12,295
$5,500
$19,995
2004
11
$9,900
$4,500
$17,991
2005
11
$9,950
$5,995
$20,998
How Mileage Affects Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) 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 (NB) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 62,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.89x
$18,675
4,387 mi
1.78x
$17,602
10,263 mi
1.47x
$14,558
21,225 mi
1.26x
$12,446
37,767 mi
1.15x
$11,428
63,145 mi
0.99x
$9,804
96,722 mi
0.89x
$8,853
140,299 mi
0.86x
$8,466
232,000 mi
0.81x
$8,025
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.89x the reference value. At the other end, 232,000-mile examples trade at about 0.81x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
45%
volatile
59% over 49 tests
12 months
↑ UP
45%
volatile
51% over 43 tests
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
29% over 31 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 (NB) — 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 (NB)
The highest concentration of Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) listings is in CA with 36 active listings, followed by IL (30), TX (25), FL (24), PA (19).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TN at $5,797, while MA has the highest at $15,999. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $10,202.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
36
$10,163
IL
30
$9,975
TX
25
$9,900
FL
24
$9,500
PA
19
$13,987
GA
14
$10,000
MI
13
$10,999
CO
13
$8,500
WA
12
$15,000
OH
12
$10,995
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) listings spend an average of 78 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 34 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 (NB) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $7,900 to $13,995. The median is $10,488. Anything below $7,900 is a strong value; above $13,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have dropped 41.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2000 model year has the lowest median price at $8,480, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 78 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.