2026 Mazda Miata
2026 Mazda Miata — The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda.
Trim: Club
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Mazda Miata snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Mazda Miata typically asks about $29,600 versus a $31,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Mazda Miata. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Miata is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$29,600
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$31,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Miata?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Mazda Miata — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
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2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Miata. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Miata cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $29,600 in typical used asking against a $31,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $31,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $29,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,900 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Miata?
The 2026 Mazda Miata is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Mazda Miata continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda. In Japan, it is marketed as the Mazda Roadster or, previously, as the Eunos Roadster. In the United States it is sold as the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The name miata derives from Old High German for "reward". Detailed 2026 NHTSA crash ratings were not found for this nameplate.
- EPA combined 29 mpg
- About 153.9 × 68.1 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 181 hp, 0–60 in 5.7 s, 29 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
181 hp
0–60
5.7 s
Combined MPG
29 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (29 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,448
5-year energy
$7,241
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 29 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L I4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 153.9 in
- Width
- 68.1 in
- Height
- 48.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 90.9 in
- Curb weight
- 2347.9 lb
- Seating
- 2
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 34
- Combined MPG
- 29
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Club | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| 0–60 | 5.7 s | — |
| Combined MPG | — | 29 |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 | 2.0L I4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Seating | 2 | 2 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | — | — | 29 | RWD | |
| 181 | — | 5.7s | — | RWD |