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B13 BJA

1989 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,128 mi
Last recorded149,128 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BJA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,128 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 149,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear silencer is corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 148,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 147,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 146,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 146,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 145,493 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 144,507 miles

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded,not within prescribed area

Pass 29 Jul 2017 143,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,655 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 142,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 141,915 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

all vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 141,219 miles

vehicle has all underbody slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 140,398 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 140,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 139,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside sills to floors corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 139,721 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside sills to floors corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor and chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 137,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 137,194 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 136,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2008 136,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 135,793 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 135,205 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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B13 BJA is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1989 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 B13 BJA, 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 37 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 B13 BJA registered?

B13 BJA is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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