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E561 FMV

1988 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

118,514 mi
Last recorded118,514 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mazda RX-789,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE561 FMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 118,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 117,178 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 117,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 116,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,978 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside minor corrosion in inner and outer sills

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion in inner and outer sills

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 112,157 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside minor corrosion in inner and outer sills

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion in inner and outer sills

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 109,949 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 109,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 108,970 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 108,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 106,066 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner/outer (5.2.6)

Fail 2 May 2017 106,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner/outer (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,706 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 103,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,449 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 102,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,620 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 101,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrossion n/s front a pillar

Fail 7 Jul 2009 100,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrossion n/s front a pillar

Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,247 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

inner sills heavily surface corroded and outer sills surface corroded

stone chips front screen

Fail 8 Jul 2008 96,247 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

inner sills heavily surface corroded and outer sills surface corroded

stone chips front screen

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,847 miles

see advisory note number 404486987185

Fail 5 Jul 2007 86,847 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,852 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2005 84,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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E561 FMV is a 1988 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1988 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,900 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 E561 FMV, 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 38 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E561 FMV is a 1988 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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