Mazda MX-5 Gt Sport Tech
From 331 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.7% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2020 | 95.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all MX-5 Gt Sport Techs tested had between 6,627 and 19,710 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,748 median miles, the MX-5 Gt Sport Tech has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda MX-5 Gt Sport Tech MOT pass rate?
The Mazda MX-5 Gt Sport Tech has a 94.9% MOT pass rate based on 331 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda MX-5 Gt Sport Tech?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda MX-5 Gt Sport Tech is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda MX-5 Gt Sport Tech at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda MX-5 Gt Sport Tech is 12,748 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,627 and 19,710 miles.
Buying a used MX-5 Gt Sport Tech?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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