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J70 SMK

1992 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda RX-792,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 SMK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2012 62,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,630 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,367 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 55,367 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked on tread offside front tyre cracked on tread

Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,574 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 54,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J70 SMK is a 1992 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J70 SMK, 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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What year was J70 SMK registered?

J70 SMK is a 1992 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J70 SMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 SMK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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