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G985 TGJ

1990 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,014 mi
Last recorded77,014 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda RX-787,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 TGJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,014 miles

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

bolt missing from starter motor

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,272 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,266 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2012 76,255 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight play in o/s rear suspension bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,030 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Mar 2011 75,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,939 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 74,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 71,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 71,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G985 TGJ is a 1990 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 66.7%.

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 G985 TGJ, 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 G985 TGJ registered?

G985 TGJ is a 1990 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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