Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture car check
Is the Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture reliable? We analysed 382 real MOT tests across 159 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture 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 Sport Venture.
Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 354 | 95.2% | 9,123 | 13,314 | 20,227 |
How Long Does a Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture Last?
Based on 159 Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture 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 Sport Venture
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.2% MOT pass rate from 354 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.2% across 354 tests.
How Does the Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture 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 Sport Venture THIS CAR | 95.0% | 382 | 13,756 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 |
| Peugeot 308 Allure Sw Puretech S/s A | 89.8% | 657 | 29,021 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.0% across 382 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mazda MX-5 Sport Venture 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 Sport Venture owner drives around 3,387 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.