Used Mazda MX-5 Miata for Sale nearMount Pleasant, SC

How much does the Mazda MX-5 Miata cost in today's market?

Used Mazda MX-5 Miata prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda MX-5 Miata's current nationwide average price is $26,767, and its lowest point over the past year was $22,207. Recently, prices have eased on the 2024 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Mazda MX-5 Miata a good car?

Yes — the Mazda MX-5 Miata is a standout choice if you want a roadster that puts driving enjoyment first. The all-generations owner rating is 4.77/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Miata for its fun, engaging driving experience, sharp handling, and stylish design. The car also earns repeated praise for its nimble steering feel and lightweight character, which make it especially rewarding on winding roads.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that come up most often are limited cargo space, a cramped cabin, and technology that can feel awkward to use. Even so, the Miata’s charm, reliability, and playful personality keep it appealing if you value a simple sports car that delivers a lot of character.

32.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda MX-5 Miata models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Mazda MX-5 Miata as fun, engaging, and easy to enjoy over time. The strongest recurring themes are its lively handling, dependable character, and overall build quality, which help explain why so many shoppers keep coming back to it.

• Owners rate the Mazda MX-5 Miata between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, since the biggest concerns tend to be age-related wear, prior damage, and how well the car was maintained.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda MX-5 Miata?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: lane-departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and cruise control
• Infotainment: an 8.8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless on Club and Grand Touring trims
• Fuel efficiency: 26 miles per gallon in the city, 34 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg combined

Which Mazda MX-5 Miata trim should I buy?

The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim keeps the Miata’s core formula intact with a soft top and the model’s lightweight, driver-focused character.
• Club: This is the best-value trim if you want the sportiest setup, with the optional Brembo BBS Recaro package adding upgraded front brakes and Recaro seats; the RF hard-top version is also available here.
• Grand Touring: This trim adds black leather seating, with tan Nappa leather available, plus the automatic transmission and the RF hard-top body style.

What Mazda MX-5 Miata do most buyers choose?

The Mazda MX-5 Miata years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of deal opportunities. When inventory is deeper, you also get more room to compare colors, trims, and equipment before you buy.

What is the Mazda MX-5 Miata's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with some model years easing in price and others moving upward. That gives used buyers a few attractive entry points, especially among the years that have softened recently. At the same time, several years are still climbing, which suggests steady demand for well-kept examples.

The 2017 and 2021 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2019, 2020, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Mazda MX-5 Miata safe?

• 2025: 5/10
• 2024: 4/10
• 2023: 3/10
• 2022: 3/10
• 2021: 5/10
• 2019: 5/10
• 2017: 7/10
• 2016: 6/10

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda MX-5 Miata now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −3.81% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −0.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 39.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $30,956. The Mazda MX-5 Miata offers a playful, lightweight roadster character that makes even routine drives feel special.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every MX-5 gets a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque going to the rear wheels, and it returns 26 miles per gallon in the city, 34 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg combined.
• Tech: The infotainment system is housed on an 8.8-inch screen controlled by a rotary dial, and all trims get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless on Club and Grand Touring trims.
• Safety: Every trim gets lane-departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring and cruise control, while the Grand Touring trim adds automatic high beams and traffic sign recognition.
• Starting price: The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata starts at $31,065 including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.