MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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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.
Is R980 RDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R980 RDM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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