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J323 LEJ

2003 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 LEJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 97,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 97,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 94,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 94,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,301 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 93,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,020 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 77,795 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,947 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 68,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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J323 LEJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J323 LEJ, 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 J323 LEJ registered?

J323 LEJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is J323 LEJ safe to buy?

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