2019 Mazda MX-5 · 11,839 MOT tests
2019 Mazda MX-5 reliability
2019 Mazda MX-5s fail 7.6% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 MX-5 years (11,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- 7.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 17,002
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,839
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 1.7% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mazda MX-5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Brakes1.7%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.87%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.75%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.73%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.55%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.46%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (6.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.02%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.43%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.03%)
Other years
Every Mazda MX-5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
2019 Mazda MX-5s fail 7.6% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 MX-5 years (11,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mazda MX-5 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.87% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.75% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mazda MX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mazda MX-5 shows 17,002 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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