Mazda Mx-5 r-sport
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 317 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
98%
Total Tests
317
Best Year
2021 (99%)
Years Covered
2
How reliable is the Mazda Mx-5 r-sport?
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About the Mazda Mx-5 r-sport
The Mazda Mx-5 r-sport has been tested 317 times in 2024 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 98%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 99% pass rate from 123 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 97%. With just a 2 point spread, the Mx-5 r-sport is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 17,175 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 14,707 miles.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Mx-5 r-sport performs 17 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.
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