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C225 VLN

1986 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,721 mi
Last recorded2,721 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC225 VLN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 2,721 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively Differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 2,477 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 2,216 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 1,758 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 1,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 2 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,845 miles

Front and rear nearside and offside link arm bushes slightly perished.

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

Nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

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

Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Rear metal fuel lines slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 113,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 113,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 113,472 miles

rear brake pads appear to be worn quite low †some play evident in n/s/f steering idler bush †exposed section of handbrake cable beginning to corrode †advanced rust evident in a number of underbody areas

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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C225 VLN is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C225 VLN, 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 C225 VLN registered?

C225 VLN is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C225 VLN safe to buy?

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