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J77 RXX

1996 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,670 mi
Last recorded114,670 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda RX-781,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 RXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,670 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 114,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 112,032 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 111,974 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 106,481 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSH CLICKS.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,282 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 101,226 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT OFF WEAR.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 94,079 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J77 RXX is a 1996 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 81,666 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 J77 RXX, 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 30 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J77 RXX registered?

J77 RXX is a 1996 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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