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C160 SFG

1986 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,341 mi
Last recorded62,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 SFG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 61,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,571 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 57,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 56,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 56,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,623 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,315 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,732 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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C160 SFG is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C160 SFG, 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 C160 SFG registered?

C160 SFG is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C160 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C160 SFG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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