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K174 MGU

1992 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mazda RX-792,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016

Oilleak

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Jul 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Oilleak

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2015

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014

General corrosion to suspension componants

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 85,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OIl leak

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 85,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OIl leak

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 85,055 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 84,665 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 84,665 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 102,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 102,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 99,787 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 99,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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K174 MGU is a 1992 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1992 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 92,327 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 K174 MGU, 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 34 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K174 MGU registered?

K174 MGU is a 1992 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K174 MGU safe to buy?

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