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Mazda MX-5 Miata Prices, Listings, Recalls and Complaints by Generation

Live Miata listings, prices, and safety filings with NA, NB, NC, and ND roadster context.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the outlier in this overview set: a lightweight two-seat roadster where generation changes matter as much for steering, roof style, and driver feel as they do for equipment.

Use this page to compare late NA cars in the 1996-and-newer window, NB fixed-headlight cars, larger NC models, and the lighter ND generation with RF availability and the 2024 ND3 update.

Last updated
June 10, 2026
Generations
4 · 1990 to present
Active listings
3,155
Sources
Visor + NHTSA

Generations

Compare Miata generations by live supply, pricing, days for sale, trim mix, and NHTSA signals before narrowing by roof, transmission, limited-slip differential, and modification history.

GenerationYearsActiveAvg priceAvg days listedRecallsComplaintsTSBs
Fourth GenerationND2016 to present2,703$35,684707811,853
Third GenerationNC2006 to 2015298$12,94546181837
Second GenerationNB1999 to 2005144$11,24573047137
First GenerationNA1996 to 199710$12,0933801315

Mazda MX-5 Miata Fourth GenerationND, 2016 to present

The 2016-present ND Miata returned to a lighter, smaller feel, added RF hardtop availability, gained a 2019 power bump, and received 2024 ND3 steering, LSD, and infotainment updates.

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Market and reliability summary

The ND is the modern Miata reset: light, efficient, and available as either a soft top or RF, with meaningful updates in 2019 and 2024.

Shop by ND phase. Early ND, 2019-newer higher-output cars, and 2024-newer ND3 examples differ in engine character, steering, infotainment, and limited-slip hardware. Confirm transmission condition and modification history.

The registry begins at model year 1996 for this page, so early NA years before 1996 are outside the displayed generation range.

Sold listings30 days
937sold
Average days for sale30 days
70days+55.2%
Listings by trim
Grand Touring1.4K
Club998
Sport294
100TH Anniversary2
35th Anniversary1

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2026
2,217-14.1%
$37,368-$529
70+18
540-8.6%
12 mi139 days
2025
149-12.9%
$35,825-$253
138-5
77-53.9%
2,188 mi60 days
2024
39-29.1%
$30,673+$137
56+19
40-25.9%
8,884 mi29 days
2023
54-1.8%
$28,563+$788
34+6
46-8.0%
15,990 mi44 days
2022
34+21.4%
$28,123+$611
35-2
21-16.0%
22,444 mi53 days
2021
25
$25,745+$812
24-3
24-27.3%
26,594 mi39 days
2020
17-5.6%
$23,157-$214
38+6
25+19.1%
40,746 mi24 days
2019
24-4.0%
$24,032-$687
54+19
21+5.0%
30,148 mi42 days
2018
15-11.8%
$19,576-$1.1K
25-1
17-10.5%
54,298 mi23 days
2017
16+45.5%
$18,447+$33
36+3
17-10.5%
64,886 mi37 days
2016
113+10.8%
$19,250+$502
36+2
109-12.8%
57,183 mi35 days

NHTSA safety data

Recalls, owner complaints, and service bulletins reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recalls: 7Complaints: 81TSBs: 1,853NHTSA
YearRecallsOwner complaintsTSBs
2026
0
0
0
2025
0
0
6
2024
0
0
54
2023
0
4
76
2022
0
5
161
2021
0
1
245
2020
0
1
289
2019
2
17
254
2018
2
5
237
2017
1
8
246
2016
2
40
285

Mazda MX-5 Miata Third GenerationNC, 2006 to 2015

The 2006-2015 NC Miata is larger and more comfortable, with 2.0L power and an available power-retractable hardtop.

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Market and reliability summary

The NC is often the value play: more cabin room, more daily comfort, and a PRHT option without abandoning the roadster formula.

Inspect PRHT operation where equipped, air-bag and body-structure complaint history, alignment, tire wear, and track-use evidence on modified or enthusiast-owned cars.

The registry begins at model year 1996 for this page, so early NA years before 1996 are outside the displayed generation range.

Sold listings30 days
198sold
Average days for sale30 days
46days+65.3%
Listings by trim
Grand Touring66
Base64
Sport53
Grand Touring Hard Top52
Touring37
Touring Hard Top16

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2015
24-4.0%
$17,136+$1.2K
48+9
24-7.7%
61,119 mi48 days
2014
13+44.4%
$18,058+$1.5K
20-12
16+23.1%
54,540 mi18 days
2013
25+38.9%
$15,677+$1.1K
51-6
18-10.0%
70,414 mi39 days
2012
25+13.6%
$12,797-$677
31
24+50.0%
92,921 mi39 days
2011
19-24.0%
$12,671-$940
60+23
20+42.9%
91,065 mi44 days
2010
23+9.5%
$12,165+$324
46-30
12-50.0%
92,473 mi64 days
2009
14+27.3%
$13,614+$289
47-2
6-50.0%
72,535 mi98 days
2008
51+27.5%
$12,499-$333
40+2
22-33.3%
88,667 mi71 days
2007
40+25.0%
$10,870+$451
52+1
21-34.4%
93,374 mi62 days
2006
64+8.5%
$11,069+$575
51+13
35-7.9%
83,016 mi56 days

NHTSA safety data

Recalls, owner complaints, and service bulletins reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recalls: 1Complaints: 81TSBs: 837NHTSA
YearRecallsOwner complaintsTSBs
2015
0
2
84
2014
0
7
80
2013
0
2
81
2012
0
6
81
2011
0
1
82
2010
0
5
82
2009
0
4
94
2008
0
10
92
2007
0
18
91
2006
1
26
70

Mazda MX-5 Miata Second GenerationNB, 1999 to 2005

The 1999-2005 NB Miata added fixed headlights, a stiffer body, and the later Mazdaspeed turbo variant.

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The NB keeps much of the original Miata size and feel while adding structure, refinement, and a wider range of special trims.

Check body condition, engine-service history, clutch and transmission feel, limited-slip differential equipment, and modification quality. Mazdaspeed cars need extra turbo-system inspection.

The registry begins at model year 1996 for this page, so early NA years before 1996 are outside the displayed generation range.

Used
143for sale
New
1for sale
Inventory trend from Visor market data · new listings use the right axis
Sold listings30 days
62sold
Average days for sale30 days
73days+33.8%
Listings by trim
Base66
LS35
Cloth21
Mazdaspeed15
SE4
Special Edition3

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2005
13+8.3%
$14,805-$1.3K
131+6
4+33.3%
84,498 min/a
2004
18
$12,191+$338
72+20
6+20.0%
80,190 mi84 days
2003
17-10.5%
$10,948+$682
47+12
12+50.0%
79,378 mi60 days
2002
24+26.3%
$9,896-$505
69+3
12+9.1%
102,163 mi48 days
2001
20-4.8%
$9,180-$455
52+1
12+100.0%
97,819 mi56 days
2000
15-6.3%
$11,278-$397
70+23
5+25.0%
82,079 mi70 days
1999
37+32.1%
$11,545-$545
80-2
11-26.7%
100,234 mi104 days

NHTSA safety data

Recalls, owner complaints, and service bulletins reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recalls: 0Complaints: 47TSBs: 137NHTSA
YearRecallsOwner complaintsTSBs
2005
0
6
24
2004
0
1
22
2003
0
7
20
2002
0
7
20
2001
0
5
20
2000
0
8
19
1999
0
13
12

Mazda MX-5 Miata First GenerationNA, 1996 to 1997

The 1996-1997 NA entries represent the final U.S. years of the original pop-up-headlight Miata within this page's 1996-newer scope.

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Market and reliability summary

The late NA is the classic lightweight Miata: simple, analog, and increasingly condition-sensitive as collector interest grows.

Inspect body condition, soft-top condition, engine and suspension records, crash repair, and whether modifications are reversible and documented.

The registry begins at model year 1996 for this page, so early NA years before 1996 are outside the displayed generation range.

Sold listings30 days
3sold
Average days for sale30 days
38days+72.7%
Listings by trim
Base8
M EDITION2

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
1997
6+20.0%
$11,881-$1.5K
50+15
2
98,518 mi42 days
1996
4+300.0%
$12,518-$2.5K
21+10
1-80.0%
100,965 mi56 days

NHTSA safety data

Recalls, owner complaints, and service bulletins reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recalls: 0Complaints: 13TSBs: 15NHTSA
YearRecallsOwner complaintsTSBs
1997
0
0
11
1996
0
13
4

Frequently asked questions

Common shopper questions about Mazda MX-5 Miata generations, pricing, and reliability.

Which Miata generation should I compare first?
Start with ND if you want the modern lightweight Miata, NC if you want more comfort or PRHT availability, and NB if you want a simpler fixed-headlight car. Late NA rows on this page only cover 1996-1997.
Should I compare soft-top and RF Miatas together?
Only after deciding which roof experience you want. ND soft tops are the lighter, simpler path; RF listings add the power retractable fastback roof and should be compared separately on price and condition.
What matters most on used Miata listings?
Condition, modification history, transmission feel, roof condition, and track-use evidence matter more than broad generation reputation. Use NHTSA rows as a screen, then inspect the specific car closely.