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Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 93 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

93

Best Year

2021 (100%)

Years Covered

2

About the Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech auto

The Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech auto has been tested 93 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. 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 100% pass rate from 47 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 9,126 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 13,836 miles.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Mx-5 rf sport tech auto performs 15 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.

Full 2021 details

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

vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs Mazda brand average+15% (81% avg)
Best to worst year spread9 percentage points

Mazda Mx-5 rf sport tech auto by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2021100%4713,836 mi
202091%469,126 mi

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