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Mazda Mx-5 rf sport

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 412 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

99%

Total Tests

412

Best Year

2020 (99%)

Years Covered

2

About the Mazda Mx-5 rf sport

The Mazda Mx-5 rf sport has been tested 412 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 99%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 99% pass rate from 172 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 98%. With just a 1 point spread, the Mx-5 rf sport is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 16,710 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 13,709 miles.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Mx-5 rf sport performs 18 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1496cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,587
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mazda Mx-5 rf sport?

vs national average+17% (82% avg)
vs Mazda brand average+18% (81% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Mazda Mx-5 rf sport by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202198%24013,709 mi
202099%17216,710 mi

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