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J588 RTT

2004 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,749 mi
Last recorded128,749 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-786,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 RTT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 128,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 128,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 127,249 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 123,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 123,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2016 120,249 miles

Slight corrosion around suspension and chassis area,s

Pass 4 Apr 2015 118,886 miles

All 4 tyre are perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 118,691 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wll 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 117,867 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 117,835 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 116,822 miles

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

noise from offside front suspension

Fail 7 Dec 2007 116,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

noise from offside front suspension

Pass 25 Nov 2006 116,355 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 116,339 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

knock from o/s/f suspension when braking on tester

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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J588 RTT is a 2004 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 86,006 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 J588 RTT, 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 22 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J588 RTT is a 2004 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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