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1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata

✦ Shifty Estimate

$12,000

15.1% · 12 mo
High confidence$7K to $19K
12 months median
$12K
Sales, 12 months
70
Original MSRP
$13,800 · ▼ 13% since

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1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata

1989 to 1997 · Convertible

Price history

$5.0k$10k$15k$20k$25kSep 20252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $12k
Sold Bid, not sold
66 sales · 1 unsoldmedian $12kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

Most recent 250 sales

Specifications

Engine
Inline-4, 1.6L
Power
116 hp
Torque
100 lb-ft
0 to 60
8.6s
Top speed
114 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$13,800
Designer
Tom Matano

Common questions

How much does a Mazda MX-5 Miata cost?

A 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost $13,800 new. Over the past 12 months, 70 have sold publicly at a median of $11,775. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $12,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $6,800 to $19,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $12,000, up 15.1% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 70 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mazda MX-5 Miata a good investment?

It has depreciated 13% against its $13,800 list price. Values are up 15.1% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,850 to $45,500, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Mazda MX-5 Miata sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $3,850Sep 1, 2026Crystal White · 117,100 mi
  • $13,000Aug 27, 2026Brilliant Black · 83,000 mi
  • $6,600Aug 26, 2026Matte Tiffany blue (vinyl wrap over white paint) · 139,000 mi

The original NA Miata represents one of automotive history's most successful revival stories, single-handedly resurrecting the affordable roadster market that had been dormant since the late 1970s. Mazda's brilliant execution combined classic British roadster proportions with Japanese reliability, delivering 50/50 weight distribution and a rev-happy 1.6-liter (later 1.8-liter) twin-cam four that made every drive engaging. With just 2,116 pounds to motivate, the Miata proved that lightweight engineering trumps raw power. Early cars featured pop-up headlights and a more analog feel that purists cherish today. Clean, unmodified examples are increasingly sought after as collectors recognize the NA's significance in automotive history. The car's influence spawned an entire generation of modern roadsters, but none captured the original's pure, uncomplicated joy quite like Mazda's first attempt at recapturing the magic of classic British sports cars.