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J861 NPR

1991 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,501 mi
Last recorded75,501 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda RX-783,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ861 NPR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 75,501 miles

Floor corroded

Sills corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 75,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Switch fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Switch fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central exhaust mounts, 1 of 2 not connected

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,230 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,225 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,727 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,076 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,070 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,734 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,139 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 44,690 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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J861 NPR is a 1991 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J861 NPR, 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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J861 NPR is a 1991 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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