As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) is actually worth $24,500 (fair range $21,500 to $27,400). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 104 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 $26,800 — about 9% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
Well-supported value · momentum cooling — but volatile.
As of July 2026, the Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $20,999, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $18,481 and $23,489. Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) prices have decreased 14.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $26,500 to $22,750.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) on the market has 51,678 miles. Listings spend an average of 10 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) Pricing
A fair price for a Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) in July 2026 is between $18,481 and $23,489 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $15,695 to $24,995 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$15,695
Budget / project cars
25th
$18,481
Below average price
Median (50th)
$20,999
Typical market price
75th
$23,489
Above average / premium
90th
$24,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $20,592, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
39
$23,998
10,000 - 25,000 mi
124
$24,199
25,000 - 50,000 mi
304
$22,288
50,000 - 100,000 mi
441
$19,292
100,000 - 150,000 mi
79
$15,489
Over 150,000 mi
5
$14,950
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) prices have decreased 14.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $22,750 across 5 sales, down from $26,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) prices are down 3.9% ($22,750 vs. $23,684 a year ago).
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
18
$26,000
$26,702
2025-Q1
24
$23,250
$24,002
2025-Q2
46
$24,720
$25,053
2025-Q3
38
$23,684
$24,020
2025-Q4
36
$24,900
$24,366
2026-Q1
23
$25,678
$24,302
2026-Q2
37
$26,500
$25,292
2026-Q3
5
$22,750
$22,924
Best Value Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) by Model Year
The 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) offers the best value with a median price of $18,818 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 2023 at a median of $24,999.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2015
3
$18,818
$13,995
$18,995
2016
372
$19,292
$9,895
$25,450
2017
188
$20,995
$6,500
$25,498
2018
94
$21,393
$7,000
$25,950
2019
107
$22,991
$3,888
$25,900
2020
86
$22,995
$7,500
$25,952
2021
62
$23,489
$9,200
$25,987
2022
47
$23,993
$18,850
$25,951
2023
36
$24,999
$2,990
$25,967
2024
5
$24,691
$5,000
$25,908
How Mileage Affects Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) 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 (ND) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 13,700 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,458 mi
1.42x
$34,774
4,719 mi
1.16x
$28,519
11,300 mi
1.09x
$26,717
20,779 mi
0.98x
$24,099
38,057 mi
0.89x
$21,743
63,895 mi
0.72x
$17,548
89,300 mi
0.81x
$19,812
166,000 mi
0.72x
$17,659
300,000 mi
0.69x
$16,811
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,458 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.42x 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 (ND) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
56%
volatile
46% over 39 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
55%
volatile
45% over 33 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
55%
volatile
19% over 21 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 (ND) — 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 (ND)
The highest concentration of Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) listings is in FL with 133 active listings, followed by CA (124), TX (102), GA (50), OH (48).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $23,242, while IL has the highest at $28,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $4,758.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
FL
133
$27,615
CA
124
$25,998
TX
102
$26,998
GA
50
$25,998
OH
48
$26,877
AZ
40
$26,971
PA
40
$25,998
IL
31
$28,000
WA
30
$26,961
NC
29
$27,951
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) Market Velocity
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) listings spend an average of 10 days on market. This is a fast-moving market. Buyers should expect competitive pricing and be prepared to act quickly on well-priced examples. Sellers can generally expect strong demand.
The median time on market is 10 days.
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $18,481 to $23,489. The median is $20,999. Anything below $18,481 is a strong value; above $23,489 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) prices have dropped 14.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2015 model year has the lowest median price at $18,818, making it the most accessible entry point into Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) ownership.
Act fast: With an average of 10 days on market, good examples sell quickly. Have financing arranged and be ready to move on a listing within days.