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J40 KFD

1991 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Mazda RX-783,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 KFD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026
Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,458 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023
Pass 26 Oct 2022
Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 105,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,372 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch insecure

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2013 85,361 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch insecure

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,295 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,481 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 77,477 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger's seat missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 117,518 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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J40 KFD is a 1991 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 83,068 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 J40 KFD, 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 35 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J40 KFD registered?

J40 KFD is a 1991 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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