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J170 WTF

1999 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,905 mi
Last recorded122,905 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda RX-772,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,786 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 122,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 122,321 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded chalked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 122,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded chalked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,802 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,802 miles

Brake performance not tested osf brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gasses rear (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn inside edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 141,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 139,220 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 137,199 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 134,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 133,902 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 130,315 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 128,430 miles

slight wear in both front anti roll bar links

slight wear in n/s rear suspension toe bushes

Fail 15 Jan 2008 128,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight wear in both front anti roll bar links

slight wear in n/s rear suspension toe bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2007 125,860 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight wear in o/s and n/s rear toe bushes

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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J170 WTF is a 1999 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,893 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 J170 WTF, 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 27 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J170 WTF registered?

J170 WTF is a 1999 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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