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BPA 702Y

1983 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,846 mi
Last recorded112,846 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Mazda RX-788,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 702Y
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,846 miles

N/S/ floor/chassis holed

Pass 25 Nov 2008 110,187 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 110,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 110,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 109,894 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Both front chassis brails in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 109,608 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 109,608 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

all suspension bushes heavily perished

cannot get headlamps to switch off(see switch fault?)

engine cuts out and will not restart(occasionally)

heavy surface corrosion under and around car

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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BPA 702Y is a 1983 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 BPA 702Y, 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 BPA 702Y registered?

BPA 702Y is a 1983 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 2 June 1983.

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