Mazda Miata AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $180
- High
- $362
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda Miata AC compressor?
Asking prices from 261 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the Mazda Miata AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Mazda Miata AC compressor costs $60 to $362, with a median asking price of $185. Based on 354 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2026 (10 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$185
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$320341 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$36213 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$320 | 341 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$362 | 13 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$185
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$362 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda Miata AC compressor is listed
We found priced Mazda Miata AC compressor listings at 261 salvage yards across 37 states. Tennessee supplies the most, with 141 listings (11% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $85, while Michigan yards ask $210, 147% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 141 | 14 | $100-46% |
| Texas | 115 | 19 | $149-19% |
| Pennsylvania | 79 | 16 | $143-23% |
| California | 72 | 20 | $85-54% |
| Ohio | 66 | 10 | $153-17% |
| Michigan | 55 | 16 | $210+14% |
| Florida | 51 | 19 | $134-28% |
| Illinois | 47 | 14 | $125-32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $185 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda Miata AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $185
- Mazda Miata median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $470–$1,085
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda Miata AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda Miata AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda Miata AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2024 tops the table at $245. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda Miata sits 23% above the Ford F150 ($150), 7% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 26% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mazda Miata parts are priced?
01wide ±183%
Car Radio
$167median
$40$650
02wide ±201%
Transmission Control Module
$118median
$25$500
03wide ±205%
Strut
$125median
$37$550
04wide ±111%
Brake Caliper
$128median
$25$310
05spread ±55%
Quarter Panel
$550median
$275$880
06wide ±185%
Wheels
$150median
$50$605
07wide ±94%
Axle Shaft
$155median
$50$340
08wide ±96%
Door Assembly
$515median
$150$1,140
09wide ±223%
Air Bag
$216median
$50$1,013
10wide ±89%
Side Mirror
$200median
$70$424
11wide ±231%
Fog Light
$104median
$20$500
12wide ±134%
Window Regulator
$115median
$30$339
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda Miata AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsMazdaMiata
F150$150
Miata$185
$35 diff3,277 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsMazdaMiata
Class$198
Miata$185
$13 diff2,644 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMazdaMiata
Class$250
Miata$185
$65 diff2,640 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsMazdaMiata
Elantra$143
Miata$185
$42 diff2,522 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsMazdaMiata
1500$130
Miata$185
$55 diff2,471 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsMazdaMiata
Explorer$143
Miata$185
$42 diff2,412 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Mazdawide ±115%
Mazda 3
$150median
$42$387
Mazdawide ±118%
Mazda CX5
$123median
$30$320
Common questions
Mazda Miata AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Mazda Miata?
The median asking price is $185 across 354 priced listings from 261 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $185. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda Miata AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Mazda Miata AC compressor replacement typically runs $470–$1,085 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $185, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mazda Miata model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda Miata AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda Miata AC compressor fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.