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C262 ORC

1986 Mazda RX-7

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 ORC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 82,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,491 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,444 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing attachment (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,456 miles

Rear advise rear brake pipes corroded around rear axle

advise corrosion to front and rear outer sills and front and rear floor pans

advise front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

advise front and rear suspension corroded

advise rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 80,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear advise rear brake pipes corroded around rear axle

advise corrosion to front and rear outer sills and front and rear floor pans

advise front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

advise front and rear suspension corroded

advise rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,276 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,250 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,736 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 68,736 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,729 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 60,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 57,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,394 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,261 miles

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

offside and nearside rear discs corroded

some corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

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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C262 ORC is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C262 ORC, 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 C262 ORC registered?

C262 ORC is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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