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A450 LUD

1983 Mazda RX-7

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Mazda RX-788,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA450 LUD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 100,676 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,302 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 105,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,923 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 104,794 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold slightly leaking (7.1.2)

general corrosion under body due to its age

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,474 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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A450 LUD is a 1983 Mazda RX-7 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A450 LUD, 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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What year was A450 LUD registered?

A450 LUD is a 1983 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 September 1983.

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