As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) is actually worth $13,900 (fair range $12,300 to $15,600). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 113 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 $13,500 — about 3% below what these cars have actually been selling for.
As of July 2026, the Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) market has 729 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,490, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,995 and $16,001. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) prices have increased 2.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $14,000 to $14,319.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) on the market has 74,925 miles. Listings spend an average of 53 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 July 2026 is between $10,995 and $16,001 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $8,950 to $19,856 across 729 active listings.
Price Distribution (729 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$8,950
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,490
Typical market price
75th
$16,001
Above average / premium
90th
$19,856
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $13,935, 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
5
$20,799
10,000 - 25,000 mi
55
$18,900
25,000 - 50,000 mi
144
$16,089
50,000 - 100,000 mi
321
$13,450
100,000 - 150,000 mi
160
$10,400
Over 150,000 mi
37
$8,000
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) prices have increased 2.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $14,319 across 35 sales, up from $14,000 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) prices are up 4.1% ($14,319 vs. $13,750 a year ago).
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
18
$13,251
$14,022
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
35
$14,319
$15,136
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 137 listings. The most expensive model year is 2014 at a median of $19,278.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2006
137
$11,275
$3,500
$65,900
2007
91
$12,900
$5,250
$31,000
2008
130
$12,965
$6,000
$19,977
2009
33
$12,995
$8,750
$19,999
2010
50
$13,950
$7,995
$30,000
2011
53
$15,165
$3,995
$24,995
2012
62
$14,440
$5,995
$23,080
2013
47
$13,999
$8,744
$19,950
2014
52
$19,278
$5,995
$21,999
2015
74
$17,256
$8,500
$24,995
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 41,400 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.89x
$26,220
4,631 mi
1.43x
$19,940
10,841 mi
1.37x
$19,083
22,219 mi
1.25x
$17,429
40,332 mi
1.02x
$14,155
63,666 mi
0.95x
$13,264
100,668 mi
0.71x
$9,927
131,839 mi
0.75x
$10,426
300,000 mi
0.69x
$9,537
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, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.69x. 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
60% over 43 tests
12 months
↑ UP
46%
volatile
41% over 37 tests
24 months
↑ UP
45%
volatile
28% over 25 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 90 active listings, followed by TX (64), FL (55), PA (40), VA (37).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $10,595, while PA has the highest at $15,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $5,305.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
90
$14,997
TX
64
$11,960
FL
55
$11,900
PA
40
$15,900
VA
37
$14,995
WA
36
$14,440
CO
29
$13,490
OH
27
$14,495
IL
24
$14,402
GA
23
$11,999
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) listings spend an average of 53 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 22 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: $10,995 to $16,001. The median is $13,490. Anything below $10,995 is a strong value; above $16,001 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Mazda MX-5 Miata (NC) values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
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 53. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.