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G949 TUU

1989 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 TUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,373 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 122,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 119,887 miles

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

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

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

under side rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2011 119,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under side rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2011 119,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 116,295 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 116,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 113,179 miles

all suspension,steering,and braking systems corroded

underbody of vehicle very badly corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2009 113,139 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

all suspension,steering,and braking systems corroded

underbody of vehicle very badly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 111,415 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 109,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 107,684 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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G949 TUU is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G949 TUU, 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 G949 TUU registered?

G949 TUU is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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