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D19 REX

1996 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,657 mi
Last recorded134,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda RX-781,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 REX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 134,657 miles

All 4 discs rusty

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

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill seams and floor has patches of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 134,657 miles

All 4 discs rusty

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

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill seams and floor has patches of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 115,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 115,480 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 115,412 miles

battery insecure behind front seats

n/s front tyre edge cracking

n/s top front headlight cover loose

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 15 May 2012 115,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

battery insecure behind front seats

n/s front tyre edge cracking

n/s top front headlight cover loose

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,180 miles

car imported noemission details

Fail 24 Nov 2010 108,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,051 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 89,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 81,666 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s rear toe bushes worn

Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,724 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 75,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D19 REX is a 1996 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 81,666 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 D19 REX, 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 30 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D19 REX is a 1996 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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