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EDF 150Y

1983 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,948 mi
Last recorded55,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Mazda RX-788,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDF 150Y
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,948 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 55,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all rear suspension bushes deteriating

front brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing on edges

front under tray and oil cooler insecure

o/s front wing insecure

rear axle drive modified

rear axle seal leaking

suspension lowered

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,387 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,226 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 41,225 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,874 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 40,863 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,728 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 39,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EDF 150Y is a 1983 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 88,377 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 EDF 150Y, 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 43 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 EDF 150Y registered?

EDF 150Y is a 1983 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 16 June 1983.

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