
Mazda MX-5 Miata
1989 to 1997 · Convertible
A 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata cost $13,800 new. Over the past 12 months, 94 have sold publicly at a median of $10,534. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,200. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $3,850 to $45,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $10,534
- Sales · 12 mo
- 94
- For sale now
- 43
- Original MSRP
- $13,800Down 19% since new
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4, 1.6L
- Power
- 116 hp
- Torque
- 100 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 8.6 s
- 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, 94 have sold publicly at a median of $10,534. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,200. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $3,850 to $45,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $11,200, down 6.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 94 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Mazda MX-5 Miata a good investment?
It has depreciated 19% against its $13,800 list price. Values are down 6.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $3,850 to $45,500, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Mazda MX-5 Miata have sold?
Shifty has at least 250 public sales of the Mazda MX-5 Miata on file.
What has a Mazda MX-5 Miata sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $10,000Nov 3, 2026Chaste White · 102,000 mi
- $21,000Oct 30, 2026Montego Blue Mica · 26,000 mi
- $11,550Oct 29, 2026Brilliant Black · 119,000 mi
How many Mazda MX-5 Miata are for sale right now?
Shifty tracks 43 listings of the Mazda MX-5 Miata for sale right now.
About the 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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.
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