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A778 YCU

1983 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,833 mi
Last recorded168,833 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Mazda RX-788,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 YCU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 168,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 168,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 168,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 168,555 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

battery insecure

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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A778 YCU is a 1983 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A778 YCU, 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 A778 YCU registered?

A778 YCU is a 1983 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 6 September 1983.

Is A778 YCU safe to buy?

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