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J893 SWL

1997 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,964 mi
Last recorded166,964 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ893 SWL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 166,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch lower corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 159,510 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 159,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 158,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 157,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s/f wheel has a nail in tread

offside rear inner arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 157,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s/f wheel has nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,541 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2013

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2013
Pass 2 Aug 2012 151,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 151,762 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 145,252 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly pitted

all brake pipes slightly corroded in places

corrosion in places underside the vehicle

offside front seatbelt slightly fraying

part of the exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 145,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

harsh corrosion underside the vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2008 144,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 144,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 143,469 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 142,248 miles

n/s inner and outter sills corroded and weak

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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J893 SWL is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J893 SWL, 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 J893 SWL registered?

J893 SWL is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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