1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Market Value & Price History
The 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a current market value of $15,918 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 114 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $10,900 and $15,000. Based on US sales through Oct 28, 2026. 20 have sold in the past 12 months, and 5 are listed for sale (3 at auction), asking $13,996 to $14,900. The median sale price is down 8.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 114 verified auction sales for the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata, latest sale Oct 28, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
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The 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata left the factory with 116 hp, running 0–60 mph in 8.6 seconds. It carried an original MSRP of $13,800.
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Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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The median 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata sold for $12,800 in 2026, against $10,500 in 2018. 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 | $12,800 | 18 |
| 2025 | $13,450 | 14 |
| 2024 | $12,250 | 17 |
| 2023 | $11,500 | 19 |
| 2022 | $13,375 | 18 |
| 2021 | $13,250 | 18 |
| 2020 | $11,222 | 3 |
| 2018 | $10,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | $16,750 | 42,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $12,700 | 26,500 mi | Manual |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $11,000 | 49,000 mi | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $12,000 | 85,300 mi | Manual |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $14,000 | 23,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $25,500 | 5,300 mi | Manual |
| Jul 9, 2026 | $10,500 | 63,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $11,075 | 19,700 mi | Manual |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $12,000 | 9,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 19, 2026 | $10,800 | 67,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $12,900 | 63,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $16,750 | 45,000 mi | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $34,000 | 8,000 mi | Manual |
| May 28, 2026 | $10,000 | 17,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $18,500 | 12,000 mi | Manual |
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1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata worth?
A 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth approximately $15,918 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 114 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 28, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $10,900 and $15,000; the full verified range is $10,000 to $40,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
What are the factory specs of the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata left the factory with 116 hp, running 0–60 mph in 8.6 seconds. It carried an original MSRP of $13,800. These figures are independently verified. DriveIndex never estimates specs.
How much did a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost new?
The 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata carried an original MSRP of $13,800. Verified examples now trade around $15,918.
How much has the 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth about 15% more than its original MSRP of $13,800, with verified examples now trading around $15,918. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata sell per year?
20 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 114 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata sales in total.
Are 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata sale price is down 8.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. 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 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
DriveIndex lists 5 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata for sale (3 at auction), asking $13,996 to $14,900 (last checked Nov 4, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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