1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata Market Value & Price History
The 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata has a current market value of $14,101 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2019 between $11,000 and $14,500. Based on US sales through Oct 7, 2026. 8 have sold in the past 12 months, and 5 are listed for sale, asking $11,900 to $28,998.
Data: DriveIndex. 16 verified auction sales for the 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata, latest sale Oct 7, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 1, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
Recent 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | $14,069 | 76,000 mi | — |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $13,000 | 83,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $12,100 | 26,900 mi | Manual |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $20,000 | 6,000 mi | — |
| May 4, 2026 | $14,500 | 95,000 mi | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $15,000 | 44,800 mi | Manual |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $10,500 | 97,300 mi | Manual |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $13,250 | 84,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $11,000 | 83,844 mi | Manual |
| Aug 18, 2024 | $12,501 | 9,000 mi | Manual |
| May 12, 2023 | $13,333 | 35,300 mi | Manual |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $11,000 | 68,669 mi | Manual |
| Aug 1, 2022 | $10,250 | 12,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 7, 2021 | $16,000 | 31,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 3, 2021 | $15,752 | 17,000 mi | Manual |
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1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata worth?
A 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth approximately $14,101 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 16 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 7, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $11,000 and $14,500; the full verified range is $10,250 to $20,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost new?
The 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata carried an original MSRP of $18,450. Verified examples now trade around $14,101.
How much has the 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata depreciated?
The 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth about 24% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $18,450, and verified examples now trade around $14,101. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata sell per year?
8 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 16 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata sales in total.
Are 1996 Mazda MX-5 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 1996 Mazda MX-5 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 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
DriveIndex lists 5 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata for sale, asking $11,900 to $28,998 (last checked Nov 1, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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