Used 2016 Mazda Miata engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Mazda Miata Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2016 Mazda Miata, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 28, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Mazda Miata engine

A used 2016 Mazda Miata engine costs between $850 and $3,795, with a median of $1,750 from 99 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary

A used 2016 Mazda Miata engine costs $850 to $3,795, with a median asking price of $1,750. Based on 99 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2018 (3 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,838
Grade B (good)$1,100

2016 Mazda Miata engine price snapshot

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Low
$850
Average
$1,789
High
$3,795
100 listings observed · 99 priced listings used · last updated Oct 28, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$850–$3,79590 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,100–$1,1001 listings
Grade XUngraded$900–$1,8508 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $850–$3,795 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Mazda Miata engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$1,750
2016 Mazda Miata median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$2,700–$4,750
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(2.0L, VIN 7, 8th digit), MT50 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$1,939$1,100 – $3,795
(2.0L, VIN 7, 8th digit), AT49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$1,695$850 – $2,947

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Mazda Miata compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 99 with posted prices. Its $1,750 median is 12% below the Mazda Miata guide's $1,982 median.

Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 3 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2016 Mazda Miata engine FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Mazda Miata engine?

Based on 99 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Mazda Miata engine lists between $850 and $3,795, with a median asking price of $1,750.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Mazda Miata engine?

Using a used part, a 2016 Mazda Miata engine replacement typically runs $2,700–$4,750 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,750, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2016 Mazda Miata engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Mazda Miata engine also appear under model years 2017, 2018, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2016 Mazda Miata motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Mazda Miata engine — median $1,750, from 99 listings.

2016 Mazda Miata Engine Cost — Used From $850 to $3,795