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D538 SNF

1986 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,505 mi
Last recorded55,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD538 SNF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,505 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all rubber suspension bushes perished (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 55,455 miles

Front front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,493 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,428 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirments

Fail 4 Jun 2013 54,428 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 54,351 miles

Slightg corrosion inside rear upper valance

Fail 28 May 2012 54,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slightg corrosion inside rear upper valance

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,335 miles

Small hloe in drivers side footwell

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,186 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,180 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,709 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 53,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D538 SNF is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D538 SNF, 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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What year was D538 SNF registered?

D538 SNF is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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