Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture
From 321 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 6 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.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.3% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all MX-5 Sport Ventures tested had between 8,500 and 17,322 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,259 median miles, the MX-5 Sport Venture has 0.042 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 Sport Venture MOT pass rate?
The Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture has a 95.3% MOT pass rate based on 321 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture is 11,259 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,500 and 17,322 miles.
Buying a used MX-5 Sport Venture?
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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