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C264 GJO

1986 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 GJO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 97,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 96,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 95,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,898 miles

small hole to nearside rear wheel arch closing panel and offside front floor

Fail 16 Mar 2021 94,877 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded neaside front /offside front inner wings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

small hole to nearside rear wheel arch closing panel and offside front floor

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,625 miles

o/s/n/s/f inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,353 miles

o/s/n/s/f inner wings slight corosion

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,890 miles

o/s/n/s/f inner wings by chassis legs slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet wont open

Nearside Rear excessive side to side movement on wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,901 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet wont open

Nearside Rear excessive side to side movement on wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,495 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,844 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 87,843 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,728 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front seats have movement in back rests

fuel filter loose but not insecure

fuel hose deteriated

offside rear tyre close to limit and badly perished

rest of rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,602 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 83,219 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 83,209 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

anti-roll bar fouling body on offside

headlamp beam image weak

offside front indicator cracked

rear discs corroded

suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,624 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 82,616 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,390 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 82,390 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,921 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 81,908 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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C264 GJO is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 C264 GJO, 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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C264 GJO is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 4 February 1986.

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