Mazda MX-5 Rf Gt Sport Tech
From 674 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| an induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels | 1 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 97.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all MX-5 Rf Gt Sport Techs tested had between 9,403 and 24,855 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,016 median miles, the MX-5 Rf Gt Sport Tech has 0.038 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 Rf Gt Sport Tech MOT pass rate?
The Mazda MX-5 Rf Gt Sport Tech has a 95.8% MOT pass rate based on 674 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda MX-5 Rf Gt Sport Tech?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda MX-5 Rf Gt Sport Tech is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda MX-5 Rf Gt Sport Tech at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda MX-5 Rf Gt Sport Tech is 11,016 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,403 and 24,855 miles.
Buying a used MX-5 Rf 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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