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J489 CUV

1991 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda RX-783,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 CUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,181 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seat not there belt ok

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 87,171 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front seat not there belt ok

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,741 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front sill corroded but not with in 30cm of seat mounting

offside sill at front excessively corroded but not within 30cm off seat mounting

passengers seat missing

Fail 5 Mar 2010 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front sill corroded but not with in 30cm of seat mounting

offside sill at front excessively corroded but not within 30cm off seat mounting

passengers seat missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall not to cords

Fail 12 Mar 2009 83,805 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall not to cords

Pass 18 Mar 2008 77,203 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,635 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has cut to side wall but not through to cords

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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J489 CUV is a 1991 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J489 CUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J489 CUV registered?

J489 CUV is a 1991 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J489 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J489 CUV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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