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K282 BOM

2003 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,782 mi
Last recorded138,782 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK282 BOM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 138,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,761 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 138,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 138,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,595 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 138,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 138,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 138,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 137,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012
Pass 23 Feb 2011
Fail 31 Jan 2011

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

battery loose

n/s front antiroll bar droplink bush slightly worn suggest change

o/s front track rod end slightly worn suggest change

rear wiper blade badly split

speedometer not displaying current mileage

Pass 20 May 2009
Fail 13 May 2009 108,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 107,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 107,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 106,674 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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K282 BOM is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,038 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 K282 BOM, 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 23 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K282 BOM is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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