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C499 ARJ

1985 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,036 mi
Last recorded39,036 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 ARJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 39,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 35,946 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,764 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 33,056 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 31,487 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 31,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 31,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idle (2.2.B.1g)

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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C499 ARJ is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 78,968 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 C499 ARJ, 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 41 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 C499 ARJ registered?

C499 ARJ is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C499 ARJ safe to buy?

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