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Used Mazda MX-5 Miata: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mazda MX-5 Miata from 2010 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $13,000 to $29,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2025.
2016–2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata
A lightweight rear-drive two-seater with superb steering and a crisp manual gearbox.
Years to target: 2016–2025. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $18,500 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $19,500 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $20,500 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $21,500* | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $22,500* | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $24,000* | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $25,000* | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $26,500* | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $28,000* | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $29,500* | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Space is very limited and road noise is high, and many have been driven hard, so check the clutch and roof for wear or leaks.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Club for driving fun, with a limited-slip differential on manuals and Bose audio, or the Grand Touring for leather and heated seats. 2019 and later cars get a stronger engine.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC 2016–2018 · $21,000–$25,500
- Toyota GR86 2022 · $25,500
- Subaru BRZ 2022 · $24,500
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2010–2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
A light, rear-drive roadster with a slick manual gearbox and a simple, playful character.
Years to target: 2010–2015. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $13,000* | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2011 | $14,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2012 | $15,000 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $16,500 | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $17,500 | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $19,000 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Check underneath for rust on older cars. The cabin is tight for tall drivers and highway noise is high.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Grand Touring: it adds leather heated seats, automatic climate control and Bose audio over the Sport and Touring; the power-retractable hardtop version is quieter for year-round use.
On the test drive
Check the soft top for tears and make sure the drains behind the seats are clear. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Nissan 370Z 2012–2013 · $16,000–$17,000
- Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S 2014–2015 · $15,500–$16,500
- Subaru BRZ 2014–2015 · $14,500–$15,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.