As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) is actually worth $24,700 (fair range $21,700 to $27,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 103 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 $27,000 — 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 August 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 $20,380, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $17,995 and $22,825. Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) prices have decreased 13.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $26,500 to $22,880.
The typical Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) on the market has 52,291 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 August 2026 is between $17,995 and $22,825 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $15,760 to $23,995 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$15,760
Budget / project cars
25th
$17,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$20,380
Typical market price
75th
$22,825
Above average / premium
90th
$23,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $20,007, 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
18
$22,700
10,000 - 25,000 mi
106
$21,984
25,000 - 50,000 mi
326
$21,820
50,000 - 100,000 mi
459
$19,450
100,000 - 150,000 mi
86
$15,411
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) Price Trends
Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) prices have decreased 13.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $22,880 across 11 sales, down from $26,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) prices are down 3.4% ($22,880 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
11
$22,880
$23,715
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 $17,998 across 6 listings. The most expensive model year is 2023 at a median of $24,701.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2015
6
$17,998
$9,600
$19,709
2016
445
$19,450
$10,499
$24,924
2017
160
$19,799
$9,900
$24,813
2018
115
$20,698
$7,000
$24,592
2019
71
$22,490
$13,450
$24,950
2020
86
$22,440
$2,500
$24,927
2021
73
$23,200
$9,200
$24,957
2022
23
$23,036
$9,500
$24,800
2023
16
$24,701
$2,500
$24,900
2024
5
$22,950
$3,536
$23,491
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 14,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,458 mi
1.40x
$34,555
4,673 mi
1.16x
$28,572
11,328 mi
1.09x
$26,866
20,826 mi
1.00x
$24,584
38,057 mi
0.89x
$22,076
64,255 mi
0.71x
$17,470
89,300 mi
0.80x
$19,769
166,000 mi
0.73x
$18,101
300,000 mi
0.68x
$16,774
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,458 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.40x 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 (ND) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
45% over 40 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
55%
volatile
44% over 34 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
55%
volatile
23% over 22 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 TX with 148 active listings, followed by FL (111), CA (93), OH (52), AZ (42).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $25,881, while IL has the highest at $28,998. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $3,117.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
148
$27,499
FL
111
$26,495
CA
93
$26,932
OH
52
$26,990
AZ
42
$26,000
GA
39
$25,998
NC
37
$26,700
TN
36
$28,425
IL
29
$28,998
WA
28
$27,231
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 9 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 (ND) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $17,995 to $22,825. The median is $20,380. Anything below $17,995 is a strong value; above $22,825 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND) prices have dropped 13.7% 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 $17,998, 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.