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J238 RTT

2003 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,752 mi
Last recorded76,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 RTT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 76,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear discs corrodded

front and rear pads 3/4mm

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,795 miles

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

Oil leak

no high level bake light

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,464 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have bold inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2012 73,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all disc(s) pitted

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Jan 2012 73,557 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all disc(s) pitted

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,026 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs corroding

non standard exhaust noisy

Fail 4 Dec 2009 69,026 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs corroding

non standard exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,841 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 62,352 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 62,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 60,898 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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J238 RTT is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J238 RTT, 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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J238 RTT is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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