1997 Mazda Miata Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Mazda Miata has a current market value of $20,506 as of Sep 20, 2026, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of all verified sales between $11,250 and $17,500. 6 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are currently for sale from $13,995 to $14,998.
Data: DriveIndex. 16 verified auction sales for the 1997 Mazda Miata, latest sale Aug 26, 2026. Value as of Sep 20, 2026. Methodology
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1997 Mazda Miata Price History
The median 1997 Mazda Miata sold for $15,050 in 2026, against $17,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,050 | 4 |
| 2025 | $13,125 | 4 |
| 2023 | $17,500 | 3 |
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 26, 2026 | $18,500 | 75,000 mi | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $11,600 | 83,100 mi | Manual |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $26,000 | 9,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $11,100 | 108,700 mi | Manual |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $14,500 | 40,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $11,750 | 23,800 mi | Manual |
| Sep 6, 2025 | $17,250 | 81,000 mi | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $10,850 | 63,000 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 |
| 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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1997 Mazda Miata: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1997 Mazda Miata worth?
A 1997 Mazda Miata is worth approximately $20,506 as of Sep 20, 2026, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Half of all verified sales fall between $11,250 and $17,500; 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 $20,506.
How many 1997 Mazda Miata sell per year?
6 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 16 1997 Mazda Miata sales in total.
Is the 1997 Mazda Miata going up or down in value?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1997 Mazda Miata. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1997 Mazda Miata on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1997 Mazda Miata?
There are currently 2 1997 Mazda Miata for sale, priced from $13,995 to $14,998. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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