Used Mazda MX-5 Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Mazda MX-5 typically lists for $21,825 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $8,894 for a 1999 to $35,105 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 1,691 live listings, not a book value, and the MX-5 steps down a median 10.2% per model year of age.
Mazda MX-5 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,105 | $31,763 – $41,364 | 36,862 mi | 29 MPG | — | 44 |
| 2025 | $30,995 | $28,667 – $35,937 | 17,525 mi | 29 MPG | — | 150 |
| 2024 | $30,451 | $26,698 – $33,933 | 14,976 mi | 29 MPG | — | 61 |
| 2023 | $29,092 | $26,449 – $32,358 | 20,644 mi | 29–30 MPG | — | 114 |
| 2022 | $27,975 | $24,834 – $30,123 | 22,852 mi | 29–30 MPG | — | 65 |
| 2021 | $26,347 | $20,473 – $29,313 | 34,375 mi | 29–30 MPG | — | 90 |
| 2020 | $25,998 | $21,259 – $28,998 | 37,974 mi | 29–30 MPG | — | 94 |
| 2019 | $24,998 | $19,995 – $27,998 | 39,158 mi | 29–30 MPG | — | 111 |
| 2018 | $21,950 | $16,662 – $25,558 | 41,894 mi | 29 MPG | — | 79 |
| 2017 | $21,825 | $17,832 – $24,998 | 49,036 mi | 29 MPG | — | 117 |
| 2016 | $19,590 | $14,813 – $23,134 | 56,278 mi | 30 MPG | — | 218 |
| 2015 | $16,124 | $13,172 – $20,998 | 68,639 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 34 |
| 2014 | $16,499 | $12,995 – $20,260 | 61,384 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 35 |
| 2013 | $14,991 | $11,295 – $19,990 | 75,709 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 27 |
| 2012 | $15,992 | $9,900 – $23,556 | 71,107 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 30 |
| 2011 | $13,800 | $9,888 – $18,987 | 73,300 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 21 |
| 2010 | $13,844 | $9,809 – $15,514 | 84,933 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 30 |
| 2008 | $13,204 | $9,290 – $15,800 | 80,970 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 61 |
| 2007 | $12,490 | $7,995 – $15,616 | 80,158 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 70 |
| 2006 | $10,122 | $5,998 – $15,835 | 82,788 mi | 23–24 MPG | — | 74 |
| 2003 | $12,950 | $6,911 – $17,070 | 73,676 mi | — | — | 30 |
| 2002 | $10,700 | $6,572 – $17,774 | 73,350 mi | — | — | 25 |
| 2001 | $8,999 | $5,900 – $15,376 | 84,132 mi | — | — | 29 |
| 2000 | $10,025 | $7,525 – $14,186 | 95,997 mi | — | — | 20 |
| 1999 | $8,894 | $4,997 – $16,792 | 101,607 mi | — | — | 36 |
| 1990 | $14,008 | $8,725 – $29,923 | 86,874 mi | — | — | 26 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Mazda MX-5
The cheapest quotable model year is the 1999, typically listing for $8,894 (most between $4,997 and $16,792) with an average odometer of 101,607 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the GRAND TOURING at a typical $30,137. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 10.2%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Mazda MX-5 listings for sale →
Most expensive Mazda MX-5
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $35,105 (most between $31,763 and $41,364). The most expensive common trim is the CLUB, typically $33,908 — a $3,771 spread over the base GRAND TOURING within the same nameplate.
Mazda MX-5 price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the GRAND TOURING, typically lists for $30,137; the priciest, the CLUB, for $33,908. The GRAND TOURING is what the used market mostly stocks — 85.6% of trim-labeled listings, while the CLUB is the rarest quotable trim at 14.4%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND TOURINGMost popularCheapest | $30,137 | $26,990 – $34,220 | 85.6% | 18,920 mi |
| CLUBPriciest | $33,908 | $29,587 – $37,100 | 14.4% | 25,760 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mazda MX-5 cost?
As of October 2026, a used Mazda MX-5 typically lists for $21,825 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $8,894 (1999) to $35,105 (2026), based on 1,691 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Mazda MX-5?
A used 2026 Mazda MX-5 typically lists for $35,105, with most asking prices between $31,763 and $41,364. Average odometer reading is 36,862 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Mazda MX-5 worth looking at?
The 1999 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $8,894 — but compare its mileage (101,607 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Mazda MX-5 depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the MX-5 steps down a median 10.2% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used MX-5's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (GRAND TOURING) typically lists for $30,137 while the priciest (CLUB) runs $33,908 — a $3,771 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the GRAND TOURING (85.6% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $30,137.
How much is a used 2016 Mazda MX-5?
A used 2016 Mazda MX-5 typically lists for $19,590, with most asking prices between $14,813 and $23,134; average odometer is 56,278 miles (218 for sale).
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See also: Mazda MX-5 hub — live listings & specs · Mazda MX-5 MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.