Does the Mazda MX-5 RC have the same drainage holes as the soft top?

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Does the Mazda MX-5 RC have the same drainage holes as the soft top?

I have a Mazda MX-5 RC with folding hardtop. Does this model have the same problematic water drainage holes as the soft-top? I've owned the soft-top and I think the roof attachment of the RC is sufficiently different not to need the drain tubes. Please can you advise me?

Asked on 18 July 2023 by Jeff

Answered by David Ross

Although the hard top MX-5 offers better water resistance than the soft top, it has the same drainage holes, so you may still experience problems if they become blocked. A quick search online should bring up several guides on how best to clean these out to avoid issues in wet weather.

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