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G38 XBC

1990 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Mazda RX-787,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 XBC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 141,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 141,362 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Chip in windscreen.

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

Gearbox lower inspection plate loose.

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

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 139,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front floor to sill panel corrored and holed out side prescrided area

Fail 9 Jun 2006 138,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G38 XBC is a 1990 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,178 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 G38 XBC, 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 36 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 G38 XBC registered?

G38 XBC is a 1990 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 13 January 1990.

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