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Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 93 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

93

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

2

About the Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech Auto

The Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech Auto was MOT tested 93 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

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)
£1,631
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,086
Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech Auto?

vs average of all models+14% (82% avg)
vs Mazda brand average+15% (81% avg)

Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech Auto by Year

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

Questions about the Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech Auto

Is the Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech Auto averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 93 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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