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C114 NEJ

1986 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC114 NEJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,440 miles

quick release handbrake fitted but does hold in the on possition

right outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

quick release handbrake fitted but does hold in the on possition

right outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,629 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 67,070 miles

both o/s and n/s outer sills corroded outside pescribed area

exhaust blowing front exhaust front pipe and o/s/r silencer area

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

front and rear coil springs rusty

major gearbox oil leak

o/s and n/s/r inner wheel arches very rusty

o/s/f tyre worn low to inside edge

o/s/r exhaust mounting hanger fouling fuel tank

screw in tread of n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 May 2009 67,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both o/s and n/s outer sills corroded outside pescribed area

exhaust blowing front exhaust front pipe and o/s/r silencer area

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

front and rear coil springs rusty

major gearbox oil leak

o/s and n/s/r inner wheel arches very rusty

o/s/f tyre worn low to inside edge

o/s/r exhaust mounting hanger fouling fuel tank

screw in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pipes rusting

front tyre treads low

general corrosion to vehicle ( sills very thin )

o/s/f wheel rim slightly bent

Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pipes rusting

front tyre treads low

general corrosion to vehicle ( sills very thin )

o/s/f wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,847 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,513 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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C114 NEJ is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 82,084 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 C114 NEJ, 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 40 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C114 NEJ is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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