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G86 SGU

1990 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,311 mi
Last recorded52,311 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda RX-787,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG86 SGU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,311 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 52,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 52,299 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,278 miles

front brake discs pitted and scored

heavy underseal on underbody of vehicle

offside rear brake pad getting low

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,240 miles

Offside Rear brake pad getting low

front brake discs pitted and scored

heavy under seal under on under body of vehicle

slight play in off side front and near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2019 52,240 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,227 miles

front suspension coroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 52,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front suspension coroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,207 miles

Centre Rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,207 miles

Centre Rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,088 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 51,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,689 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 50,628 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,533 miles

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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G86 SGU is a 1990 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G86 SGU, 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 G86 SGU registered?

G86 SGU is a 1990 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G86 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G86 SGU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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