Mazda Miata master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $102
- High
- $335
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda Miata master cylinder?
Asking prices from 255 salvage yards in 41 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 master cylinder
What the master cylinder does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used master cylinder price guide →
Also known asBrake Master Cylinder
Price summary
A used Mazda Miata master cylinder costs $20 to $335, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 694 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2006–2024 (19 model years), updated Oct 27, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$97
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$335644 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$7550 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$335 | 644 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$75 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$97
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$335 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda Miata master cylinder is listed
We found priced Mazda Miata master cylinder listings at 255 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 177 listings (13% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Tennessee ask a median $51, while Georgia yards ask $156, 206% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 177 | 19 | $75-1% |
| California | 129 | 20 | $75-1% |
| Arizona | 107 | 7 | $76 |
| North Carolina | 105 | 19 | $65-14% |
| Tennessee | 99 | 14 | $51-33% |
| Pennsylvania | 85 | 10 | $75-1% |
| Michigan | 65 | 8 | $130+71% |
| Georgia | 54 | 11 | $156+105% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $76 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda Miata master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $76
- Mazda Miata median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$525
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Mazda Miata MX5 and similar models
1 listings$50$50 – $50Non-Interchange search using only Mazda Miata MX5
1 listings$50$50 – $50Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda Miata master cylinder cost by year?
20244 listings$50$50 – $502023100 listingsFits 8 years$76$25 – $3352021100 listingsFits 8 years$76$25 – $3352020100 listingsFits 8 years$76$25 – $3352019100 listingsFits 8 years$76$25 – $3352018100 listingsFits 8 years$76$25 – $3352017100 listingsFits 8 years$76$25 – $3352016100 listingsFits 8 years$76$25 – $3352015200 listingsFits 10 years$70$20 – $260
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda Miata master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda Miata master cylinder 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: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2016 tops the table at $76. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda Miata sits 17% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 19% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 17% above the Mercedes E Class ($65) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: what to check
- Inspect rear piston seal for fluid leaks: Check the rear mounting flange for wet fluid leakage that damages power brake booster rubber diaphragms.
- Verify reservoir clarity and mounting grommets: Inspect the plastic fluid reservoir for sun-embrittled walls, cracks, or hardened rubber mounting grommets.
- Check brake line port thread types: Verify whether hydraulic output ports use metric bubble flares or inverted flare threads before connecting brake lines.
- Confirm fluid level sensor plug condition: Check the fluid level float switch connector for corrosion or broken locking tabs to avoid low-fluid dash warnings.
- Bench bleed before vehicle installation: Purge trapped air from internal piston chambers using a bench bleed kit before attaching vehicle brake lines.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mazda Miata parts are priced?
01wide ±201%
Transmission Control Module
$118median
$25$500
02wide ±183%
Car Radio
$167median
$40$650
03wide ±94%
Axle Shaft
$155median
$50$340
04wide ±205%
Strut
$125median
$37$550
05wide ±111%
Brake Caliper
$128median
$25$310
06spread ±55%
Quarter Panel
$550median
$275$880
07wide ±185%
Wheels
$150median
$50$605
08wide ±231%
Fog Light
$104median
$20$500
09wide ±96%
Door Assembly
$515median
$150$1,140
10wide ±223%
Air Bag
$216median
$50$1,013
11wide ±89%
Side Mirror
$200median
$70$424
12wide ±84%
Control Arm
$100median
$39$207
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda Miata master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsMazdaMiata
Mustang$65
Miata$76
$11 diff2,828 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsMazdaMiata
Civic$64
Miata$76
$12 diff2,550 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsMazdaMiata
Class$65
Miata$76
$11 diff2,479 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsMazdaMiata
Elantra$99
Miata$76
$23 diff2,460 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsMazdaMiata
Titan$245
Miata$76
$169 diff2,093 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsMazdaMiata
Class$87
Miata$76
$11 diff1,913 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±140%
Acura ILX
$75median
$25$235
Acurawide ±152%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$335
Acurawide ±267%
Acura MDX
$99median
$25$554
Acurawide ±138%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$299
Acurawide ±244%
Acura TLX
$100median
$25$513
Audiwide ±213%
Audi A4
$51median
$30$247
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A6
$99median
$40$232
Audiwide ±65%
Audi Q3
$76median
$51$150
Audiwide ±95%
Audi Q5
$76median
$35$180
Audiwide ±138%
Audi Q7
$100median
$30$305
Mazdawide ±61%
Mazda 3
$76median
$55$147
Mazdawide ±141%
Mazda CX5
$76median
$24$239
Common questions
Mazda Miata master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Mazda Miata?
The median asking price is $76 across 694 priced listings from 255 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $97. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda Miata master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Mazda Miata master cylinder replacement typically runs $220–$525 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $76, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. 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, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda Miata master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda Miata master cylinder fitments across 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.