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C147 TMX

1986 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,988 mi
Last recorded69,988 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC147 TMX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,988 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,835 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished.

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 67,835 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated When applying the footbrake (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust rubbers perished.

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,972 miles

Unable to check roughness of offside rear wheel bearing, due to partially binding brake.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,808 miles

Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,730 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,644 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,354 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,195 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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C147 TMX is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 C147 TMX, 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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What year was C147 TMX registered?

C147 TMX is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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