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J523 BAL

1992 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

128,380 mi
Last recorded128,380 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Mazda RX-792,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 BAL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 128,380 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front discs corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner valance has major corrosion but not in a structual area

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 May 2017 128,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various areas chalked as required (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various areas chalked as required (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front wheel catching inner arch

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

rear inner valance has major corrosion not not in a sructual area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 127,189 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 120,572 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 120,561 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 120,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 120,519 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 120,459 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front discs slightly pitting and corroding

front flexi metal ends corroding

fuel pipes corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

n/s/f inner wing brake pipe corroding

rear discs corroding on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2007 109,817 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 109,676 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 108,589 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 108,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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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J523 BAL is a 1992 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 1992 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 92,327 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 J523 BAL, 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 34 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J523 BAL is a 1992 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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