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R980 RDM

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,262 mi
Last recorded103,262 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 RDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear wheels are binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2012 100,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,816 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,779 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 79,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,915 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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R980 RDM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R980 RDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R980 RDM registered?

R980 RDM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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