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G820 XKV

1989 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,006 mi
Last recorded74,006 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG820 XKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,604 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear driveshaft inner gaiters split

slight wear offside & nearside rear suspension bush/pin

Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear driveshaft inner gaiters split

offside trackrod end, castle nut not pinned

slight wear offside & nearside rear suspension bush/pin

Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,573 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear drive shaft inner gaiters split

nut missing on both front strut top mountings

slight wear offside & nearside rear suspension bush/pin

Pass 21 May 2011 69,492 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVYLY GREASED.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

O/S/R AND N/S/R EXHAUST HEAT SHEILEDS CORRODED AND LOOSE. SPARE WHEEL WELL CORRODED.

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

Fail 18 May 2011 69,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVYLY GREASED.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

O/S/R AND N/S/R EXHAUST HEAT SHEILEDS CORRODED AND LOOSE. SPARE WHEEL WELL CORRODED.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G820 XKV is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G820 XKV, 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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What year was G820 XKV registered?

G820 XKV is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G820 XKV safe to buy?

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