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J499 PBT

2003 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 PBT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016
Pass 29 Sep 2015

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014
Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,841 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 125,756 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 125,756 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 124,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,174 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 123,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 123,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 120,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 116,643 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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J499 PBT is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J499 PBT, 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 J499 PBT registered?

J499 PBT is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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