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J277 TBW

2003 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,322 mi
Last recorded33,322 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 TBW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,322 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 102,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,534 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2010 28,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,443 miles

Engine and diff oil leak

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine and diff oil leak

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to crack on tread

Fail 31 Mar 2007 16,978 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,095 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 14,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J277 TBW is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J277 TBW, 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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J277 TBW is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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