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G550 OAA

1989 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,600 mi
Last recorded154,600 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 OAA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 154,600 miles

brake flexis secured with tie wraps

exhaust system heavlly corroded

front washers poor

slight play at front ARB links

slight play at n/s/r wheel

sticker at w/screen

various brake pipes starting to carrode

various oil leaks

very slight play at both frt wheels

washer bottle leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2010 154,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake flexis secured with tie wraps

exhaust system heavlly corroded

front washers poor

slight play at front ARB links

slight play at n/s/r wheel

sticker at w/screen

various brake pipes starting to carrode

various oil leaks

very slight play at both frt wheels

washer bottle leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2009 150,347 miles

sign of leak at rear diff

small frt wiper blades fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing at edges

o/s/r inner sill starting to corroed

very slight play at both frt wheels

Pass 8 Sep 2009 150,347 miles

both rear tyres wearing at edges

o/s/r inner sill starting to corroed

sign of leak at rear diff

small frt wiper blades fitted

very slight play at both frt wheels

Pass 2 Aug 2008 141,581 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 141,581 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floor areas corroding

n/s outer sill corroding

o/s/f chassis member corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2007 137,361 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 137,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 133,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G550 OAA is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 G550 OAA, 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 37 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G550 OAA is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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