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GEL 908Y

1983 Mazda RX-7

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,387 mi
Last recorded144,387 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Mazda RX-788,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 908Y
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 144,387 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 144,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area , under heat shields. inspection not possible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front steering idler has slight lift at bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2021 144,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area , under heat shields. inspection not possible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front steering idler has slight lift at bushes

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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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GEL 908Y is a 1983 Mazda RX-7 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 88,377 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 GEL 908Y, 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 43 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 GEL 908Y registered?

GEL 908Y is a 1983 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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The MOT history for GEL 908Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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