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Average insurance rates for a Mazda MX-5 Miata are $938 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs an estimated $164 each year, collision costs $236, and liability costs $402. A liability-only policy costs as little as $446 a year, with high-risk insurance costing around $2,020. Teens receive the highest rates at $3,708 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $938

Rate estimates broken down by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $164
Collision $236
Liability $402

Rate estimates include $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 states and MX-5 Miata models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the normal driver, prices range go from as low as $446 for liability-only coverage to a high rate of $2,020 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $446
Full Coverage $938
High Risk $2,020

Price Range by Location

Your location can make a big difference on the price of insurance. More rural locations tend to have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The graphic below illustrates how geographic area affects insurance prices.

Rural Areas $704
Small Cities $985
Large Cities $1,266

These examples illustrate why all drivers should compare rates for a targeted area and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below illustrates estimated Mazda MX-5 Miata insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $563
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay approximately $92 each year
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old driver who has $500 deductibles is $938
  • Selecting low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will increase the cost to $1,112
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay up to $2,020 or more
  • The cost for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver can cost as much as $3,708 a year

Insurance rates for a Mazda MX-5 Miata can also vary considerably based on your driver profile, the model year and trim level, and liability limits and deductibles.

More mature drivers with a clean driving record and high deductibles may pay as low as $900 per year on average for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, where even good drivers can expect to pay at least $3,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live makes a big difference in Mazda MX-5 Miata insurance prices. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $610 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $1,270 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $848 -$90 -9.6%
Alaska $720 -$218 -23.2%
Arizona $778 -$160 -17.1%
Arkansas $938 -$0 0.0%
California $1,068 $130 13.9%
Colorado $894 -$44 -4.7%
Connecticut $962 $24 2.6%
Delaware $1,058 $120 12.8%
Florida $1,170 $232 24.7%
Georgia $866 -$72 -7.7%
Hawaii $674 -$264 -28.1%
Idaho $634 -$304 -32.4%
Illinois $698 -$240 -25.6%
Indiana $706 -$232 -24.7%
Iowa $632 -$306 -32.6%
Kansas $888 -$50 -5.3%
Kentucky $1,276 $338 36.0%
Louisiana $1,388 $450 48.0%
Maine $578 -$360 -38.4%
Maryland $774 -$164 -17.5%
Massachusetts $748 -$190 -20.3%
Michigan $1,626 $688 73.3%
Minnesota $784 -$154 -16.4%
Mississippi $1,124 $186 19.8%
Missouri $830 -$108 -11.5%
Montana $1,006 $68 7.2%
Nebraska $736 -$202 -21.5%
Nevada $1,124 $186 19.8%
New Hampshire $676 -$262 -27.9%
New Jersey $1,048 $110 11.7%
New Mexico $828 -$110 -11.7%
New York $986 $48 5.1%
North Carolina $540 -$398 -42.4%
North Dakota $770 -$168 -17.9%
Ohio $646 -$292 -31.1%
Oklahoma $960 $22 2.3%
Oregon $858 -$80 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $894 -$44 -4.7%
Rhode Island $1,250 $312 33.3%
South Carolina $850 -$88 -9.4%
South Dakota $792 -$146 -15.6%
Tennessee $818 -$120 -12.8%
Texas $1,128 $190 20.3%
Utah $694 -$244 -26.0%
Vermont $640 -$298 -31.8%
Virginia $562 -$376 -40.1%
Washington $722 -$216 -23.0%
West Virginia $858 -$80 -8.5%
Wisconsin $646 -$292 -31.1%
Wyoming $834 -$104 -11.1%

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $270 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will increase premiums. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $362 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you like to drive fast or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying $1,100 to $1,600 extra per year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can cost from 43% to 131% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

With so much variability in rates, the only way to figure out which company is cheapest is to do a rate comparison from multiple companies. Every company calculates rates differently, so the rates can be significantly different from one company to the next.

Insurance Rates by Trim Level and Model Year

Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance Rates by Model and Trim Level
Model and Trim Annual Premium Monthly Premium
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2-Dr Convertible $914 $76
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2-Dr Convertible $938 $78
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2-Dr Convertible $962 $80

Rates assume 2014 model year, a 40-year-old male driver with no accidents or violations, $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, minimum liability limits, and uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage included. Rates are for comparison only and are averaged for all 50 U.S. states.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata $256 $448 $338 $1,178
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata $248 $436 $354 $1,174
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata $240 $418 $364 $1,158
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata $226 $404 $376 $1,142
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata $208 $352 $388 $1,084
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata $188 $292 $390 $1,006
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata $176 $254 $402 $968
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata $164 $236 $402 $938
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata $140 $178 $402 $856

Rates are averaged for all Mazda MX-5 Miata models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.

How to Find the Best Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance

Saving money on insurance for a Mazda MX-5 Miata not only requires avoiding accidents and claims, but also maintaining good credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and taking advantage of discounts. Invest the time to compare rates once a year by requesting rates from direct insurance companies like GEICO and Progressive, and also from several local insurance agents.

The points below are a brief recap of the data that was presented in the illustrations above.

  • It is possible to save approximately $110 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Insureds who want increased liability limits will pay approximately $440 annually to go from a minimum limit to 250/500 limits
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are charged the highest rates, costing up to $309 per month for full coverage
  • Drivers considered higher risk who tend to receive serious violations pay on average $1,080 more annually to insure a Mazda MX-5 Miata

Rates by Driver Age

Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $3,708
20 $2,146
30 $960
40 $938
50 $860
60 $842

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,112
$250 $1,032
$500 $938
$1,000 $846

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $938
50/100 $1,042
100/300 $1,143
250/500 $1,404
100 CSL $1,083
300 CSL $1,304
500 CSL $1,465

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $5,242
20 $3,420
30 $2,044
40 $2,020
50 $1,926
60 $1,910

Full coverage, $500 deductibles, two speeding tickets, and one at-fault accident

If a financial responsibility filing is required, the additional charge below may also apply.

SR-22 Surcharge $127

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $48
Multi-vehicle $50
Homeowner $16
5-yr Accident Free $60
5-yr Claim Free $59
Paid in Full/EFT $36
Advance Quote $42
Online Quote $64
Total Discounts $375
Rate after discounts $563

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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