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G988 AVL

1990 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,006 mi
Last recorded105,006 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Mazda RX-787,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 AVL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 105,006 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 105,006 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 104,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff seal has a slight seepage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , VERY worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,845 miles

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

vehicle underpan showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

vehicle underpan showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 93,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 93,707 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,661 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2008 93,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G988 AVL is a 1990 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G988 AVL, 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 G988 AVL registered?

G988 AVL is a 1990 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is G988 AVL safe to buy?

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