Mazda Mx5
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 80 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
80
Best Year
2012 (86%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mazda Mx5
The Mazda Mx5 has been tested 80 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2012 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 50 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 77%. 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 (2012) averages 35,968 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 113,609 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mazda Mx5 by Year
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