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B981 SKR

1984 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,979 mi
Last recorded154,979 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 SKR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 154,979 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 154,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point rusted & holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 154,436 miles

Park brake only just met requirements. Offside low

Fail 16 Jan 2024 154,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Park brake only just met requirements. Offside low

Pass 16 Jan 2023 152,345 miles

Rear anti roll bar contacting axle

Fail 4 Jan 2023 152,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear anti roll bar contacting axle

Pass 26 Nov 2021 145,829 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres over ten years old

Fail 11 Nov 2021 145,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced verious (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four tyres over ten years old and very hard

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 133,041 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 133,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 130,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 129,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 129,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 128,800 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 128,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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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B981 SKR is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 87,681 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 B981 SKR, 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 42 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 B981 SKR registered?

B981 SKR is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 14 September 1984.

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