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J512 LTP

2003 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,366 mi
Last recorded14,366 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 LTP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 14,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 14,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 14,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear body panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear lights tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lights tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

vehicle suspension, steering and exhaust non standard

Pass 8 Nov 2017 13,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 11,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 7,581 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 7,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 5,165 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 5,165 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,178 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 1,776 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 87,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 87,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All discs deteriorated.

Both front tyres low tread.

Front brake pads worn low.

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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J512 LTP is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J512 LTP, 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 J512 LTP registered?

J512 LTP is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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