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JNW 705Y

1986 Mazda RX-7

Gold Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,887 mi
Last recorded74,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1986 Mazda RX-782,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNW 705Y
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 74,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all lower body panals covered in thick black duck tapoe

o/s/f door slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

under body covered in fresh thicik under body paint

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,269 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 74,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 71,053 miles

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

N/S/F shocker slight play in shaft

Fail 5 Apr 2006 63,769 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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JNW 705Y is a 1986 Mazda RX-7 in Gold with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 82,084 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 JNW 705Y, 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 40 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNW 705Y registered?

JNW 705Y is a 1986 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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