As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) is actually worth $9,800 (fair range $8,600 to $10,900). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 89 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 $10,200 — about 4% above what these cars have actually been selling for.
As of August 2026, the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) market has 355 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $10,198, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,994 and $14,175. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have increased 52.8% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $10,800 to $16,500.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) on the market has 82,852 miles. Listings spend an average of 84 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 August 2026 is between $7,994 and $14,175 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,995 to $18,491 across 355 active listings.
Price Distribution (355 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,994
Below average price
Median (50th)
$10,198
Typical market price
75th
$14,175
Above average / premium
90th
$18,491
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $11,875, 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
16
$25,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
28
$18,491
25,000 - 50,000 mi
47
$16,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
115
$11,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
91
$8,500
Over 150,000 mi
51
$7,000
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have increased 52.8% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $16,500 across 8 sales, up from $10,800 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices are up 58.7% ($16,500 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
8
$16,500
$15,256
Best Value Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) by Model Year
The 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) offers the best value with a median price of $9,500 across 114 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
2
$49,999
$3,000
$49,999
1999
114
$9,500
$3,500
$30,408
2000
42
$9,775
$2,500
$58,995
2001
56
$9,995
$3,500
$24,500
2002
68
$12,500
$2,900
$47,991
2003
59
$12,888
$4,000
$25,799
2004
7
$12,555
$5,295
$16,900
2005
7
$12,495
$6,000
$30,000
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 62,800 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.79x
$17,556
4,387 mi
1.67x
$16,409
10,230 mi
1.48x
$14,550
21,281 mi
1.28x
$12,538
37,558 mi
1.15x
$11,290
63,329 mi
0.99x
$9,696
96,722 mi
0.90x
$8,809
142,363 mi
0.85x
$8,317
232,000 mi
0.80x
$7,879
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.79x the reference value. At the other end, 232,000-mile examples trade at about 0.80x. 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
60% over 50 tests
12 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
45% over 44 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
56%
volatile
31% over 32 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 40 active listings, followed by TX (27), PA (24), IL (24), FL (21).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $8,499, while MI has the highest at $15,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $7,401.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
40
$12,266
TX
27
$8,990
PA
24
$15,489
IL
24
$9,775
FL
21
$8,950
WA
17
$9,995
VA
15
$10,000
NC
14
$12,995
GA
13
$9,988
NJ
10
$8,499
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) listings spend an average of 84 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 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 (NB) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $7,994 to $14,175. The median is $10,198. Anything below $7,994 is a strong value; above $14,175 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have risen 52.8% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1999 model year has the lowest median price at $9,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 84 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.