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C696 CTP

1986 Mazda RX-7

Gold Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

181,780 mi
Last recorded181,780 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC696 CTP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 181,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 173,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 170,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 169,750 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 164,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 159,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 154,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 149,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 142,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 136,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,662 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake imbalance 32%.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,452 miles

Rust in front of O/S sill.

Although not part of the test, the rear brake imbalance is high at 35%.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,861 miles

Both front outer sills slight surface corrosion

Near side rear (inner) drive shaft gaitor, clip missing (bigger clip)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 117,848 miles

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

Both front outer sills slight surface corrosion

Near side rear (inner) drive shaft gaitor, clip missing (bigger clip)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 115,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rust ridge on inner face of both front brake discs.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 111,789 miles

Brakes a bit spongey, would suggest a brake check.

N/S drive shaft inner gaiter adrift.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,495 miles

Inner face of O/S/F disc slightly rusty.

Slight roughness in O/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 102,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 97,952 miles

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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C696 CTP is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Gold with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 C696 CTP, 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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C696 CTP is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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