Best Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Year to Buy
There is no single best Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 96 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $11,793. The 1991 trades most often (42 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 89% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 13, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 MX-5 Miata Special Edition | $15,358 | 60% | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 2002 MX-5 Miata Special Edition | $11,793 | 46% | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 MX-5 Miata Special Edition | $13,545 | 53% | 20 | — |
| 2000 MX-5 Miata Special Edition | $13,464 | 52% | 7 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1992 MX-5 Miata Special Edition | $13,463 | 79% | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1991 MX-5 Miata Special Edition | $14,880 | 89% | 42 | — |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which MX-5 Miata Special Edition year is appreciating right now?
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Best Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition year to buy?
There is no single best Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 96 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $11,793. The 1991 trades most often (42 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 89% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition year is the cheapest?
The 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $11,793. The most valuable is the 1991, at $14,880.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition year holds its value best?
The 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition is now worth 89% of its original MSRP of $16,800, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition is worth from $11,793 to $14,880 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.