Mazda Miata tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $125
- Average
- $439
- High
- $1,074
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda Miata tailgate?
Asking prices from 243 salvage yards in 40 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Mazda Miata tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Mazda Miata tailgate costs $125 to $1,074, with a median asking price of $435. Based on 705 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2006–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Mazda Miata tailgate is listed
We found priced Mazda Miata tailgate listings at 243 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 190 listings (16% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $300, while California yards ask $525, 75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 190 | 24 | $525+21% |
| Texas | 122 | 20 | $375-14% |
| Tennessee | 107 | 13 | $350-20% |
| Michigan | 72 | 10 | $435 |
| Florida | 55 | 13 | $450+3% |
| Virginia | 52 | 8 | $418-4% |
| New Jersey | 50 | 5 | $395-9% |
| Pennsylvania | 45 | 9 | $300-31% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $435 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda Miata tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $435
- Mazda Miata median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $580–$960
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Mazda Miata MX5 and similar models
1 listings$500$500 – $500Non-Interchange search using only Mazda Miata MX5
1 listings$500$500 – $500Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda Miata tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda Miata tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda Miata tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $345, while 2025 tops the table at $500. Parts from 2006–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda Miata sits 1% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 41% below the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 9% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsMazdaMiata
Mustang$431
Miata$435
$4 diff5,887 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsMazdaMiata
Class$739
Miata$435
$304 diff5,862 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsMazdaMiata
Camaro$400
Miata$435
$35 diff5,703 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsMazdaMiata
F250$1,115
Miata$435
$680 diff5,148 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsMazdaMiata
Elantra$600
Miata$435
$165 diff3,838 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsMazdaMiata
F150$850
Miata$435
$415 diff3,565 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
Audiwide ±89%
Audi Q5
$2,054median
$370$4,010
Audiwide ±213%
Audi Q7
$775median
$148$3,450
Mazdawide ±147%
Mazda 3
$500median
$130$1,600
Mazdawide ±126%
Mazda CX5
$989median
$200$2,700
Common questions
Mazda Miata tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Mazda Miata?
The median asking price is $435 across 705 priced listings from 243 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $345.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda Miata tailgate?
Using a used part, a Mazda Miata tailgate replacement typically runs $580–$960 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $435, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda Miata tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda Miata tailgate fitments across 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025. 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.