1997 Mazda Miata Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Mazda Miata has a current market value of $16,166 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $11,250 and $16,500. Based on US sales through Aug 10, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale, asking $19,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 16 verified auction sales for the 1997 Mazda Miata, latest sale Aug 10, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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1997 Mazda Miata Price History
The median 1997 Mazda Miata sold for $11,750 in 2025, against $15,125 in 2023. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,750 | 3 |
| 2023 | $15,125 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1997 Mazda Miata Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | $26,000 | 9,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $11,877 | 108,700 mi | Manual |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $14,500 | 40,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $11,750 | 23,800 mi | Manual |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $10,850 | 63,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $13,000 | 86,300 mi | Manual |
| Oct 11, 2023 | $11,000 | 46,800 mi | Manual |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $17,500 | 10,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 30, 2023 | $12,750 | 23,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $19,500 | 5,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $11,250 | 44,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 26, 2022 | $16,500 | 88,100 mi | Manual |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $10,300 | 24,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 21, 2017 | $12,000 | 7,600 mi | Manual |
| Jun 9, 2017 | $10,500 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1997 Mazda Miata worth?
A 1997 Mazda Miata is worth approximately $16,166 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 10, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $11,250 and $16,500; the full verified range is $10,300 to $26,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1997 Mazda Miata cost new?
The 1997 Mazda Miata carried an original MSRP of $19,770. Verified examples now trade around $16,166.
How much has the 1997 Mazda Miata depreciated?
The 1997 Mazda Miata is worth about 18% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $19,770, and verified examples now trade around $16,166. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1997 Mazda Miata sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 16 1997 Mazda Miata sales in total.
Are 1997 Mazda Miata sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1997 Mazda Miata. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1997 Mazda Miata?
DriveIndex lists 1 1997 Mazda Miata for sale, asking $19,000 (last checked Nov 3, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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