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C979 RMV

1985 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,953 mi
Last recorded40,953 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 RMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,953 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,387 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,707 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,625 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,731 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,865 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,955 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C979 RMV is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C979 RMV, 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 C979 RMV registered?

C979 RMV is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 4 September 1985.

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