Best Mazda MX-5 Miata Year to Buy
There is no single best Mazda MX-5 Miata year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 361 verified sales, the 1999 is the most affordable at $11,966. The 1990 trades most often (99 verified sales). The 1994 has held its value best, now worth 116% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 20, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 11 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 MX-5 Miata | $34,506 | 134% | 3 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2015 MX-5 Miata | $21,250 | 88% | 2 · too few to rank | 13 |
| 2013 MX-5 Miata | $14,500 | 61% | 1 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2007 MX-5 Miata | $13,156 | 64% | 4 · too few to rank | 7 |
| 2006 MX-5 Miata | $13,520 | 66% | 16 | 8 |
| 2005 MX-5 Miata | $12,425 | 56% | 7 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 2004 MX-5 Miata | $12,972 | 59% | 5 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2003 MX-5 Miata | $14,616 | 66% | 25 | 12 |
| 2001 MX-5 Miata | $12,058 | 55% | 12 | 4 |
| 2000 MX-5 Miata | $14,275 | 66% | 16 | 5 |
| 1999 MX-5 Miata | $11,966 | 61% | 46 | 9 |
| 1996 MX-5 Miata | $13,482 | 73% | 15 | 5 |
| 1995 MX-5 Miata | $16,973 | 95% | 22 | 1 |
| 1994 MX-5 Miata | $19,085 | 116% | 30 | 4 |
| 1993 MX-5 Miata | $13,274 | 93% | 19 | 4 |
| 1992 MX-5 Miata | $13,710 | 98% | 39 | 3 |
| 1990 MX-5 Miata | $14,744 | 107% | 99 | 8 |
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.
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Best Mazda MX-5 Miata Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mazda MX-5 Miata year to buy?
There is no single best Mazda MX-5 Miata year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 361 verified sales, the 1999 is the most affordable at $11,966. The 1990 trades most often (99 verified sales). The 1994 has held its value best, now worth 116% 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 year is the cheapest?
The 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $11,966. The most valuable is the 1994, at $19,085.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata year holds its value best?
The 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is now worth 116% of its original MSRP of $16,500, 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 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mazda MX-5 Miata is worth from $11,966 to $19,085 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 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.