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J248 UBM

2003 Mazda RX-7

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,333 mi
Last recorded121,333 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 UBM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 121,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 120,932 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 120,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 80,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,590 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to Both rear tyres outer sidewalls

Vehicle has been lowered

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,590 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to Both rear tyres outer sidewalls

Vehicle has been lowered

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from diff seals

Rear wheels close to wheel arch

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,824 miles

Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damage.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,537 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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J248 UBM is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J248 UBM, 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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J248 UBM is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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