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C975 TRE

1985 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,156 mi
Last recorded76,156 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 TRE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system after manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 76,151 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system after manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,681 miles

Exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 74,679 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,308 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 72,308 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 71,481 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 71,474 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 70,849 miles

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

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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C975 TRE is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C975 TRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C975 TRE registered?

C975 TRE is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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