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A171 THM

1983 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Mazda RX-788,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 THM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,721 miles

ALL OF UNDERBODY AS UNDERSEAL APPLIED TO ALL COMPONEMENTS NOT ALLOWING FULL AND PROPER INSPECTION

Fail 22 Jun 2020 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking under floor fuel pipe leaking at joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuously welded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering box (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension rubber bushes perished and deteriorated

heavy corrosion to all of underside and suspension components

underseal applied to suspension components not allowing proper inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post/windscreen frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Steering idler about to become detached (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All of underside heavily undersealed not allowing proper inspection of vehicle structure

All suspension rubber bushes showing perishing and deterioration

Handbrake has only just met the requirements of the test, service or repair required

Heavy corrosion to all of underside and suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

underside of car heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2017 98,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover corroded

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,166 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 95,029 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 95,025 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,522 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-7?

Based on 26,447 MOT tests across 3,809 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
971
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
3,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 690
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 676
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 639
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 521
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A171 THM is a 1983 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 88,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-7 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A171 THM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A171 THM is a 1983 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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