As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) is actually worth $9,800 (fair range $8,700 to $11,000). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 116 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 $11,000 — about 12% 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 (NB) market has 334 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $11,128, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,800 and $14,950. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have increased 8.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $10,800 to $11,729.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) on the market has 75,499 miles. Listings spend an average of 71 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 October 2026 is between $7,800 and $14,950 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,500 to $18,400 across 334 active listings.
Price Distribution (334 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,800
Below average price
Median (50th)
$11,128
Typical market price
75th
$14,950
Above average / premium
90th
$18,400
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $12,059, 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
9
$22,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
13
$17,748
25,000 - 50,000 mi
81
$16,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
112
$11,128
100,000 - 150,000 mi
78
$8,491
Over 150,000 mi
39
$6,000
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have increased 8.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $11,729 across 50 sales, up from $10,800 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices are up 12.8% ($11,729 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
50
$11,729
$13,315
Best Value Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) by Model Year
The 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) offers the best value with a median price of $8,995 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1998 at a median of $15,999.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1998
2
$15,999
$3,000
$15,999
1999
99
$9,298
$2,500
$30,408
2000
34
$9,130
$2,900
$58,995
2001
54
$12,499
$1,800
$22,900
2002
66
$12,500
$4,100
$50,000
2003
60
$13,075
$4,900
$19,988
2004
12
$13,500
$6,500
$15,000
2005
7
$8,995
$5,299
$25,000
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 61,700 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.76x
$17,246
4,387 mi
1.60x
$15,678
10,263 mi
1.49x
$14,633
20,974 mi
1.37x
$13,447
37,873 mi
1.16x
$11,391
63,141 mi
0.99x
$9,667
96,091 mi
0.89x
$8,681
145,274 mi
0.84x
$8,188
232,000 mi
0.68x
$6,700
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.76x the reference value. At the other end, 232,000-mile examples trade at about 0.68x. 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
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
63% over 52 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
52%
volatile
54% over 46 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
52%
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 (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 35 active listings, followed by IL (22), TX (22), FL (17), NJ (15).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $7,995, while MI has the highest at $19,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $11,005.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
35
$9,672
IL
22
$13,900
TX
22
$8,850
FL
17
$10,700
NJ
15
$7,995
VA
14
$9,298
TN
14
$14,399
PA
13
$17,977
GA
12
$9,900
NC
11
$10,995
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) listings spend an average of 71 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 42 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: $7,800 to $14,950. The median is $11,128. Anything below $7,800 is a strong value; above $14,950 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) prices have risen 8.6% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2005 model year has the lowest median price at $8,995, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 71 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.