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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Shifty Estimate
$11,200
High confidence · $7K to $19K
Down 6.9% over 12 months
Nov 2025Rolling 6-month medianNov 2026
Median · 12 mo
$10,534
Sales · 12 mo
94
For sale now
43
Original MSRP
$13,800Down 19% since new

The market

Every recorded 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata sale, by date and price
Nov 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$10,000 · 102,000 mi · Chaste White
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$5.0k$10k$15k$20k$25kNov 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $11k
Sold Bid to, not sold
88 sales · 6 unsoldmedian $11kupdated Nov 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata sales with photographs
1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata, sold Oct 2026

Sold $21,000

1994 · Montego Blue Mica · 26,000 mi
Oct 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata, sold Oct 2026

Sold $11,550

1992 · Brilliant Black · 119,000 mi
Oct 29, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata, sold Oct 2026

Sold $20,000

1991 · British Racing Green · 17,000 mi
Oct 26, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata, sold Oct 2026

Sold $13,900

1995 · Mica Merlot · 125,000 mi
Oct 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata, sold Oct 2026

Sold $12,500

1993 · Classic Red · 44,000 mi
Oct 21, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata, sold Oct 2026

Sold $14,288

1994 · Brilliant Black · 37,000 mi
Oct 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Other MX-5 Miata generations

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.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 429 on file
1990 · Classic Red · 80,174 mi
McGinty Motorcars
Asking $14,486
Listed Oct 13
1990 · Crystal White · 107,067 mi
Zee Motors
Asking $13,186
Listed Oct 13
1990 · Classic Red · 306,333 mi
Orlando Autohub
Asking $7,900
Listed Oct 11
1997 · Red · 115,405 mi
A.S.E. Auto Inc.
Asking $14,331
Listed Oct 10
1990 · 62,000 mi
Edition Motors
Asking $13,850
Listed Oct 8
1990 · Classic Red · 53,800 mi
Acton Auto Boutique
Asking $17,990
Listed Oct 6
1997 · Brilliant Black · 47,119 mi
Piazza Mazda of West Chester
Asking $13,489
Listed Oct 5
1993 · Black · 12,345 mi
Asking $16,695
Listed Oct 2
1994 · Classic Red · 97,896 mi
Walser Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Asking $13,100
Listed Oct 1
1997 · Brilliant Black · 70,917 mi
Auto Buying Service
Asking $9,995
Listed Sep 19
1993 · Unspecified · 97,516 mi
Morrie's Chippewa Falls Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Asking $7,798
Listed Sep 19
1995 · Red · 45,304 mi
Mazda at the Avenues
Asking $16,085
Listed Sep 17
1996 · Montego Blue Pearl Metallic · 76,587 mi
The Car Shop
Asking $5,990
Listed Sep 16
1991 · Classic Red · 80,225 mi
Bumble Auto
Asking $9,900
Listed Sep 16
1992 · Crystal White · 33,388 mi
Supreme Motors OC
Asking $18,750
Listed Sep 16
1993 · Classic Red · 64,882 mi
PGA Automotive
Asking $15,995
Listed Sep 14
1992 · Classic Red · 86,049 mi
Schulte Subaru
Asking $11,304
Listed Sep 12
1997 · Brilliant Black · 113,650 mi
Walser Burnsville Mazda
Asking $14,949
Listed Sep 11
1994 · Red · 102,681 mi
BMW of Ridgefield
Asking $15,975
Listed Sep 10
1997 · Green · 58,065 mi
Route 65 Sales and Classics
Asking $17,990
Listed Sep 5

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