Mazda Miata ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $137
- High
- $254
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda Miata ignition switch?
Asking prices from 126 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Mazda Miata ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Mazda Miata ignition switch costs $25 to $254, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 780 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2024 (9 model years), updated Oct 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$149
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$254564 listings
Grade BStandard used$78–$219200 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$9516 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$254 | 564 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $78–$219 | 200 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$95 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$110
Grade B$149
Ungraded$95
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$254 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda Miata ignition switch is listed
We found priced Mazda Miata ignition switch listings at 126 salvage yards across 29 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 328 listings (10% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while Michigan yards ask $149, 91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 328 | 11 | $108-10% |
| Texas | 295 | 5 | $78-35% |
| California | 266 | 5 | $100-17% |
| North Carolina | 224 | 8 | $102-15% |
| Michigan | 192 | 9 | $149+24% |
| Pennsylvania | 168 | 7 | $99-17% |
| Georgia | 160 | 7 | $108-10% |
| Florida | 137 | 6 | $99-17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $120 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda Miata ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- Mazda Miata median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $215–$495
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Mazda Miata MX5 and similar models
2 listings$135$25 – $135Non-Interchange search using only Mazda Miata MX5
2 listings$135$25 – $135Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda Miata ignition switch cost by year?
20244 listings$135$25 – $1352023100 listingsFits 8 years$120$45 – $2542022100 listingsFits 8 years$120$45 – $2542021100 listingsFits 8 years$120$45 – $2542020100 listingsFits 8 years$120$45 – $2542019100 listingsFits 8 years$120$45 – $2542018100 listingsFits 8 years$120$45 – $2542017100 listingsFits 8 years$120$45 – $2542016100 listingsFits 8 years$120$45 – $254
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda Miata ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda Miata ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $120, while 2024 tops the table at $135. Parts from 2016–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda Miata sits 20% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 20% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
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 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsMazdaMiata
Class$100
Miata$120
$20 diff2,811 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsMazdaMiata
Elantra$100
Miata$120
$20 diff2,649 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMazdaMiata
Class$99
Miata$120
$21 diff2,565 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsMazdaMiata
RAV4$99
Miata$120
$21 diff2,318 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsMazdaMiata
Camry$100
Miata$120
$20 diff2,314 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsMazdaMiata
Rogue$99
Miata$120
$21 diff2,193 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Audispread ±41%
Audi Q5
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±160%
Audi Q7
$78median
$25$275
Mazdaspread ±53%
Mazda 3
$78median
$55$137
Mazdaspread ±53%
Mazda CX5
$78median
$55$137
Common questions
Mazda Miata ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Mazda Miata?
The median asking price is $120 across 780 priced listings from 126 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $110. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda Miata ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Mazda Miata ignition switch replacement typically runs $215–$495 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $120, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. 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 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda Miata ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda Miata ignition switch fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.