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Mazda MX-5 Miata keeps an estimated 73% of its recent market value after 5 years — #50 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Mazda MX-5 Miata retains an estimated 73% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #50 of 530 cars we track. That is 10 points above the 63% five-year average for Sports in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Mazda MX-5 Miata sheds about 10% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $30,170 it falls to around $22,114 by year five — a five-year loss near $8,056, about $4.41 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Mazda MX-5 Miata bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 73% of its recent market value after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #50).
From about $30,170 when new it drops to roughly $22,114 after five years — a loss near $8,056 (73% of its recent market value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.