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DF03 PHY

2003 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,677 mi
Last recorded70,677 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 PHY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,677 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 70,636 miles

Fuel pipe leaking by fuel tank (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 106,225 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 106,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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DF03 PHY is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,038 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 DF03 PHY, 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 23 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF03 PHY registered?

DF03 PHY is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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