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J738 TEC

1992 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,870 mi
Last recorded136,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda RX-792,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 TEC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 136,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

play in rack

Fail 22 Sep 2009 136,870 miles

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

Lower Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

play in rack

prop sharft inscure

Pass 10 Aug 2007 130,595 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 130,595 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 125,364 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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J738 TEC is a 1992 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J738 TEC, 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 J738 TEC registered?

J738 TEC is a 1992 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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