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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 5, 2026
Generations
4 · 1990 to present
Active listings
3,204
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 present2,755$35,739667811,853
Third GenerationNC2006 to 2015292$12,81747181837
Second GenerationNB1999 to 2005148$11,34368047137
First GenerationNA1996 to 19979$12,3553801315

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
947sold
Average days for sale30 days
66days+50.1%
Listings by trim
Grand Touring1.5K
Club1K
Sport293
100TH Anniversary2
35th Anniversary1

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2026
2,266-10.5%
$37,417-$304
66+17
533-9.2%
11 mi136 days
2025
149-14.9%
$35,775-$371
140-6
82-55.7%
2,257 mi61 days
2024
44-24.1%
$30,584-$265
49+12
43-18.9%
9,411 mi34 days
2023
50-3.9%
$28,394+$1K
32+4
47-7.8%
16,456 mi35 days
2022
30+20.0%
$28,219+$652
35-5
22-15.4%
22,648 mi38 days
2021
26+18.2%
$25,695+$1.3K
22-8
23-39.5%
27,068 mi46 days
2020
17-19.1%
$24,506+$1.3K
35+2
26+13.0%
39,043 mi24 days
2019
25+8.7%
$24,396-$221
52+18
20+11.1%
27,947 mi70 days
2018
20+11.1%
$19,814-$899
21
19+5.6%
50,438 mi47 days
2017
15+7.1%
$18,136+$313
34-1
18-5.3%
70,186 mi23 days
2016
113+8.7%
$19,357+$661
34+3
114
56,561 mi34 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
192sold
Average days for sale30 days
47days+77.5%
Listings by trim
Base64
Grand Touring60
Sport56
Grand Touring Hard Top53
Touring34
Touring Hard Top17

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2015
25-7.4%
$16,265+$567
47+11
26
64,784 mi44 days
2014
14+133.3%
$17,165+$980
17-29
10-33.3%
61,038 mi49 days
2013
25+38.9%
$15,748+$1.2K
50-10
16-27.3%
68,917 mi44 days
2012
25+25.0%
$13,238-$266
34+2
21
92,434 mi32 days
2011
18-21.7%
$13,546+$82
59+21
19+18.8%
82,010 mi50 days
2010
24+4.3%
$11,827-$174
57-11
13-45.8%
98,416 mi84 days
2009
13+18.2%
$13,554+$139
47+2
6-53.9%
72,187 mi182 days
2008
47+11.9%
$12,394-$300
39+4
24-27.3%
90,097 mi60 days
2007
37+5.7%
$10,597-$98
56+11
23-34.3%
99,289 mi47 days
2006
64+25.5%
$10,795+$148
49+8
34-10.5%
86,461 mi60 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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Market and reliability summary

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
144for sale
New
1for sale
Inventory trend from Visor market data · new listings use the right axis
Sold listings30 days
56sold
Average days for sale30 days
68days+35.2%
Listings by trim
Base69
LS32
Cloth23
Mazdaspeed15
SE5
Special Edition3

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2005
12
$15,652-$539
137+13
5+66.7%
72,639 mi84 days
2004
18
$12,220+$105
67+17
5
80,188 mi126 days
2003
20+17.6%
$11,571+$884
38+6
14+27.3%
69,031 mi35 days
2002
24+26.3%
$9,826-$363
68+6
8-46.7%
99,447 mi112 days
2001
21-4.5%
$9,365-$73
50+7
10+66.7%
92,798 mi98 days
2000
14-6.7%
$11,605-$318
69+26
4-33.3%
79,756 mi98 days
1999
39+34.5%
$11,207-$605
74-5
10-41.2%
106,933 mi109 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+102.9%
Listings by trim
Base7
M EDITION2

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
1997
6+50.0%
$12,198+$242
45+7
1-50.0%
106,330 mi84 days
1996
3+50.0%
$12,618-$4.9K
23-5
2-50.0%
97,611 mi42 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.