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J120 TNE

2003 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,349 mi
Last recorded123,349 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 TNE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 123,349 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 122,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 122,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 122,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021
Pass 12 Sep 2020 122,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 122,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 121,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 121,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 120,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 120,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 120,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 120,259 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 119,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 119,908 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 119,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 118,860 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 117,512 miles

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

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

both front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

different width tyres on rear axle

Fail 10 Nov 2007 117,512 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

different width tyres on rear axle

Pass 8 Sep 2006 113,672 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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J120 TNE is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,038 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 J120 TNE, 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 23 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J120 TNE registered?

J120 TNE is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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