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C999 EWN

1985 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,498 mi
Last recorded98,498 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC999 EWN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,498 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

all tyres very old

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 98,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

all tyres very old

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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C999 EWN is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C999 EWN, 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 C999 EWN registered?

C999 EWN is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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