Vehicle Profile

Mazda MX-5 Miata NA

1989–1997 · Roadster · RWD

$13,800–$14,069 USDOriginal MSRP (1990)

original 1990 MSRP. This is a price reference, not a current market valuation or an offer for sale.

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The original NA Miata revived the affordable lightweight roadster, inspired by classic British sports cars but with Japanese reliability. Pop-up headlights and a 1.6- or 1.8-liter four made up to 133 hp. Its near-perfect balance made it the best-selling roadster ever.

Mazda MX-5 Miata NA

Photo: Spanish Coches · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Horsepower
116 hp
Torque
100 lb-ft
0–60 mph
8.6s
Top Speed
116 mph
¼ Mile
16.8s
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Roadster
Years
1989–1997
Original MSRP (1990)
$13,800–$14,069 USD

Sources & data notes

Catalog verification date (recorded): June 17, 2026. Recorded spec confidence: high.

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Performance positioning

Compared with 467 cars in the Wheelz catalog.

Top Speed116 mph
Rank #453 / 4674th percentilehigher is better
Horsepower116 hp
Rank #456 / 4674th percentilehigher is better
0-60 mph8.6s
Rank #456 / 4674th percentilelower is better
Quarter Mile16.8s
Rank #381 / 3884th percentilelower is better