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Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 902 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

902

Best Year

2020 (99%)

Years Covered

2

About the Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech

The Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech has been tested 902 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 97%. 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 446 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 4 point spread, the Mx-5 rf sport tech is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 18,809 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 16,118 miles.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Mx-5 rf sport tech performs 16 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,777
Per month£148/mo

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

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How reliable is the Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech?

vs national average+15% (82% avg)
vs Mazda brand average+16% (81% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%45616,118 mi
202099%44618,809 mi

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