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J822 OBW

1991 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,574 mi
Last recorded87,574 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda RX-783,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ822 OBW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip on nearside

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,268 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

strip lights fitted full lenght of inner sills/floor,view of these areas restricted

Fail 19 Feb 2015 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strip lights fitted full lenght of inner sills/floor,view of these areas restricted

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Strip lights fitted full length of inner sills/floor,view of these areas retricted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 86,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Strip lights fitted full length of inner sills/floor,view of these areas retricted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,076 miles

n/s front inner wiong corroding

underbody corroding

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 86,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front inner wiong corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,676 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 79,676 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 79,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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J822 OBW is a 1991 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 83,068 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 J822 OBW, 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 35 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J822 OBW registered?

J822 OBW is a 1991 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 28 October 1991.

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