MAZDA MX-5 RF MOT Pass Rate
97.3% of 2,165 MAZDA MX-5 RF MOT tests pass.
The MX-5 RF passes its MOT 97.3% of the time — well above the average across all MAZDA models, which sits at 77.9%.
The MAZDA MX-5 RF passes its MOT 97.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 96.6% at 0–3 years versus 97.9% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.6% | 1,000 | 14,321 miles |
| 3–6 years | 97.9% | 1,165 | 16,400 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA MX-5 RF
The most common reason the MAZDA MX-5 RF fails its MOT is tyres — present in 28.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 28.1% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 23.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.3% | Too high |
| Identification of the vehicle | 18.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Visibility | 14.6% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.2% | Emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak |
| Suspension | 2.2% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate