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DCZ 8857

1991 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,841 mi
Last recorded159,841 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda RX-783,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 8857
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 159,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 159,823 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2006 155,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps do not retract

Fail 18 Aug 2006 155,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps do not retract

Fail 3 Aug 2005 146,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

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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DCZ 8857 is a 1991 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 83,068 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 DCZ 8857, 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 35 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DCZ 8857 is a 1991 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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