As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) is actually worth $13,900 (fair range $12,200 to $15,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 115 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 $13,100 — about 6% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of August 2026, the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,100, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,850 and $15,995. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) prices have increased 13.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $14,319 to $16,200.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) on the market has 73,444 miles. Listings spend an average of 55 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Pricing
A fair price for a Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) in August 2026 is between $10,850 and $15,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $8,046 to $18,900 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$8,046
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,850
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,100
Typical market price
75th
$15,995
Above average / premium
90th
$18,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $13,328, 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
6
$18,777
10,000 - 25,000 mi
51
$19,187
25,000 - 50,000 mi
210
$16,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
454
$13,676
100,000 - 150,000 mi
229
$10,084
Over 150,000 mi
44
$6,000
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) prices have increased 13.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $16,200 across 14 sales, up from $14,319 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) prices are up 15.7% ($16,200 vs. $14,000 a year ago).
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
12
$18,000
$16,883
2025-Q1
20
$15,250
$14,726
2025-Q2
20
$13,750
$15,150
2025-Q3
32
$14,000
$15,314
2025-Q4
33
$16,550
$16,080
2026-Q1
33
$14,000
$14,666
2026-Q2
36
$14,319
$15,068
2026-Q3
14
$16,200
$15,718
Best Value Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) by Model Year
The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) offers the best value with a median price of $11,275 across 185 listings. The most expensive model year is 2014 at a median of $17,955.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2006
185
$11,275
$3,800
$17,793
2007
129
$11,999
$4,000
$20,390
2008
157
$12,965
$3,500
$20,000
2009
71
$12,995
$5,750
$19,999
2010
64
$13,880
$3,950
$19,999
2011
60
$12,995
$6,495
$21,990
2012
83
$13,990
$5,977
$23,080
2013
70
$13,245
$8,000
$19,950
2014
78
$17,955
$5,995
$21,998
2015
103
$16,900
$2,990
$23,000
How Mileage Affects Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) 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 (NC) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 41,700 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
930 mi
1.79x
$24,848
4,631 mi
1.38x
$19,192
10,848 mi
1.36x
$18,967
22,192 mi
1.27x
$17,610
40,332 mi
1.02x
$14,208
63,640 mi
0.92x
$12,789
100,668 mi
0.71x
$9,931
129,307 mi
0.76x
$10,538
300,000 mi
0.68x
$9,440
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 930 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.79x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.68x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
61% over 44 tests
12 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
47% over 38 tests
24 months
↑ UP
45%
volatile
27% over 26 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 (NC) — 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 (NC)
The highest concentration of Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) listings is in CA with 123 active listings, followed by TX (96), FL (69), IL (57), PA (52).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TX at $11,389, while TN has the highest at $15,800. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $4,411.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
123
$13,995
TX
96
$11,389
FL
69
$11,881
IL
57
$13,690
PA
52
$14,500
OH
51
$14,495
VA
47
$13,995
GA
42
$12,488
CO
37
$12,890
NC
32
$11,398
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) listings spend an average of 55 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 29 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 (NC) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $10,850 to $15,995. The median is $13,100. Anything below $10,850 is a strong value; above $15,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) prices have risen 13.1% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2006 model year has the lowest median price at $11,275, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 55. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.