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G961 TUU

1989 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2534cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,866 mi
Last recorded89,866 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG961 TUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,534cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 89,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

car has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Aug 2022 88,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 88,126 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 88,117 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 88,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,365 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 86,558 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both front wings

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,558 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205/60/15 91V

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both front wings

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,050 miles

Rear sill panels corroded.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear sill panels corroded.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,681 miles

front wiper do not always self park

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,180 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2015 84,970 miles

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,698 miles

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

wipers won't selfparking. wpiers only operating on 1st speed

Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,245 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers only operating on 1st speed

Pass 19 Mar 2011 80,116 miles

Oil leak

wipers not auto park

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,346 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,693 miles

wipers only operating on slow speed & not auto park

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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G961 TUU is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,534cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G961 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 G961 TUU registered?

G961 TUU is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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