Used Mazda MX-5 RF 2016-present review

Check the bodywork and alloy wheels carefully for any damage, and make sure the electric hard-top folds as it should.

Mazda has earned a reputation for reliability in the past, but that halo seems to be slipping. The brand has fallen into a mid-table position of 16th out of 32 car brands surveyed.

The MX-5 came bottom in the coupé and convertibles class, with owners citing issues with the bodywork, non-engine electrics and interior trim.

If you would like to see the full reliability list for coupés and convertibles, head to the What Car? reliability survey for more information.