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E749 XGH

1988 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,121 mi
Last recorded101,121 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mazda RX-789,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE749 XGH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 101,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,031 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 91,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 88,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 88,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front lower wing slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 87,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,682 miles

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

slight exhaust blow offside rear silencer

Fail 14 Jul 2009 87,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight exhaust blow offside rear silencer

Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 84,559 miles

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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E749 XGH is a 1988 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E749 XGH, 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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What year was E749 XGH registered?

E749 XGH is a 1988 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 12 March 1988.

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