Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech reliable? We analysed 1,571 real MOT tests across 590 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech.
Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1998cc
- Power
- 180 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1421
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 156 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- 6ap
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £150
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £82.50
Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 268 | 94.4% | 8,735 | 14,553 | 22,772 |
| 2021 | 505 | 93.5% | 10,734 | 15,894 | 24,788 |
| 2020 | 744 | 94.1% | 9,930 | 15,654 | 24,310 |
How Long Does a Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech Last?
Based on 590 Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.4% MOT pass rate from 268 tests
93.5% MOT pass rate from 505 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 268 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech THIS CAR | 93.8% | 1,571 | 15,654 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel | 78.6% | 1,767 | 82,269 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 1,571 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mazda MX-5 Rf Sport Tech owner drives around 3,722 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.