1989-1998 Mazda MX-5 / Miata (1989 - 1998)
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721 sold at auction, median $10,250. 989 total results tracked from 12 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
The 1989-1998 Mazda MX-5 / Miata (1989 - 1998) has appeared at auction 989 times across multiple auction houses. Of those, 721 sold at a median hammer price of $10,250.
You can expect to pay between $8,000 and $13,690 for a typical example, though outliers have sold as low as $1,100 and as high as $48,250.
The market remains active: 144 auction results in the past 12 months, 125 of which were successful sales.
Market activity is increasing, with 125 sales in the past 12 months compared to 123 in the prior period.
14% of auction appearances did not result in a sale (reserve not met, withdrawn, or no bids). This is a healthy sell-through rate, indicating strong demand.
The (1989 - 1998) was produced in 3 variants, offering buyers a range of specifications and price points.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Barrett-Jackson, Bring a Trailer, and Benzin, plus 9 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
989
Sold Count
721
Unsold Count
141
Median Price
$10,250
P25
$8,000
P75
$13,690
Low Sale
$1,100
High Sale
$48,250
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Cars & Bids | $9,870 | Sold |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $11,288 | Sold |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited Edition 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $8,400 | Sold |
| Feb 10, 2026 | One-Owner 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $10,763 | Sold |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 4,400-Mile, 27-Years-Family-Owned 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | Sold |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Cars & Bids | $8,925 | Sold |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 1990 Mazda Miata Convertible | Mecum | $12,100 | Sold |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Cars & Bids | $8,400 | Sold |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition | Cars & Bids | $14,018 | Sold |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 1991 Mazda MX-5 NA | Car & Classic | $6,850 | Sold |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Cars & Bids | $13,545 | Sold |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Supercharged 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $8,400 | Sold |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 24k-Mile 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Bring a Trailer | $11,025 | Sold |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited Edition | Cars & Bids | $8,715 | Sold |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 1990 Mazda MX-5 | Car & Classic | $4,050 | Sold |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Cars & Bids | $5,880 | Sold |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Cars & Bids | $7,949 | Sold |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 40k-Mile 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $11,025 | Sold |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | Cars & Bids | $8,505 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 1.6i 5MT (116 HP) | 16i-5mt-116-hp-2972 |
| 1.6i 5MT (90 HP) | 16i-5mt-90-hp-12560 |
| 1.8i 5MT (131 HP) | 18i-5mt-131-hp-2973 |
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