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J729 XFS

1997 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,253 mi
Last recorded48,253 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 XFS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 48,253 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear springs

osf spring

Fail 11 May 2009 48,253 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear springs

osf spring

Pass 16 May 2008 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 48,036 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 47,341 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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J729 XFS is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 90,394 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 J729 XFS, 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 29 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J729 XFS registered?

J729 XFS is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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