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Mazda MX-5 Miata Insurance Cost in Washington, D.C.

Insuring a Mazda MX-5 Miata in Washington, D.C. costs about $1,615 a year ($135/month) for full coverage by our estimate — +26% versus the same car nationally — the 4th most expensive of 51 states for this model.

Mazda MX-5 Miata (photo from Wikimedia Commons)
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Mazda MX-5 Miata insurance in Washington, D.C. at a glance

Full coverage
$1,615
$1,325–$1,910
25/50/10 minimum
$585
$49/mo
Same car nationally
$1,280
full coverage
Avg. car in DC
$2,005
−19% for the MX-5 Miata

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is 19% cheaper than the average vehicle to insure in Washington, D.C., reflecting HLDI collision losses of 83 and comprehensive losses of 69 (100 = average). Washington, D.C.'s own base rates are 31% higher than the national average, which carries through to every model.

Washington, D.C. factors that affect MX-5 Miata premiums

  • Uninsured drivers: 23.1% of Washington, D.C. drivers are uninsured (U.S. 15.4%), which raises the value of uninsured motorist coverage for your MX-5 Miata.
  • Theft: 674 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents (U.S. 197).
  • Weather: FEMA rates Washington, D.C.'s expected annual losses as very low for hail, relatively low for tornado, relatively low for hurricane, relatively low for inland (river) flooding, relatively low for strong wind — hail, wind and flood claims fall under comprehensive.
  • Crash risk: 1.33 traffic deaths per 100 million miles (U.S. 1.19).
  • Fault system: At-fault (tort).

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Mazda MX-5 Miata insurance cost in Washington, D.C. cities

CityFull coverageMinimumvs. state
Washington$1,615$5850%

Mazda MX-5 Miata insurance in Washington, D.C. by driver

Estimated annual Mazda MX-5 Miata premium in Washington, D.C.
DriverMinimumStandardFull coverageFull / month
Teen driver (18, own policy) $1,615 $2,340 $4,445 $370
Young adult (22) $940 $1,360 $2,585 $215
Adult in their 30s $585 $850 $1,615 $135
Adult in their 50s $540 $780 $1,490 $124
Senior (72) $655 $950 $1,810 $151
30s, one at-fault accident $850 $1,235 $2,345 $195
30s, DUI on record $1,085 $1,575 $2,990 $249

Coverage levels

Estimated premium by coverage level (driver in their 30s, clean record)
Coverage levelWhat it includesPer yearPer monthTypical range
State minimum liability Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. $585 $49 $480–$690
Standard liability (100/300/100) Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. $850 $71 $695–$1,005
Full coverage Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. $1,615 $135 $1,325–$1,910

Washington, D.C. minimum: 25/50/10 liability coverage. Lenders require collision and comprehensive on financed or leased cars.

Rivals in Washington, D.C.

ModelFull coverage in DCvs. MX-5 Miata
Dodge Challenger$2,370+47%
Chevrolet Corvette$1,945+20%
Nissan GT-R$2,405+49%
Mitsubishi Eclipse$2,405+49%

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Mazda MX-5 Miata insurance in Washington, D.C.?

About $1,615 a year ($135 a month) for full coverage and $585 for Washington, D.C.'s minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record. That is 26% more than the national estimate for the same car.

Is the Mazda MX-5 Miata cheaper to insure than the average car in Washington, D.C.?

The average vehicle in Washington, D.C. is about $2,005 a year for full coverage in our model, so the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 19% cheaper than average.

Where in Washington, D.C. is Mazda MX-5 Miata insurance cheapest?

Among the largest Washington, D.C. cities, Washington has the lowest estimate (about $1,615) and Washington the highest (about $1,615).

What insurance do I need for a Mazda MX-5 Miata in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. requires at least 25/50/10 liability coverage. If the car is financed or leased, the lender will also require collision and comprehensive.

How we estimate this

We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.

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