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Mazda Mx-5 sport venture

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 330 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

98%

Total Tests

330

Best Year

2021 (98%)

Years Covered

1

About the Mazda Mx-5 sport venture

The Mazda Mx-5 sport venture has been tested 330 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2021 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 98% pass rate from 330 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 98%. With just a 0 point spread, the Mx-5 sport venture is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Mx-5 sport venture performs 17 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 sport venture?

vs national average+16% (82% avg)
vs Mazda brand average+17% (81% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Mazda Mx-5 sport venture by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202198%33013,471 mi

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