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C177 PRA

1986 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC177 PRA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 102,976 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 102,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,867 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 101,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 101,507 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 100,259 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,231 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 99,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,509 miles

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

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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C177 PRA is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C177 PRA, 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 C177 PRA registered?

C177 PRA is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C177 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C177 PRA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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