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A200 BAU

1983 Mazda RX-7

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Mazda RX-788,377 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA200 BAU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015
Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,522 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,522 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 95,520 miles

Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside outer sills have cover fitted

nearside front steering idler has slight play

Fail 14 May 2012 95,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A200 BAU is a 1983 Mazda RX-7 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A200 BAU, 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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A200 BAU is a 1983 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 11 August 1983.

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