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F564 GNW

1988 Mazda RX-7

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,659 mi
Last recorded81,659 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Mazda RX-789,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF564 GNW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,659 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front tyres cut in sidewalls

rear number plate cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2009 81,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

cuts in sidewalls of offside front and nearside front tyres

high bitting point on clutch

rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,591 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 76,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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F564 GNW is a 1988 Mazda RX-7 in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F564 GNW, 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 F564 GNW registered?

F564 GNW is a 1988 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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