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K297 RBK

1997 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,916 mi
Last recorded196,916 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 196,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 194,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 194,000 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 194,069 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front (n/s & o/s) brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

rear (n/s & o/s) brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 194,069 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front (n/s & o/s) brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

rear (n/s & o/s) brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,926 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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K297 RBK is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K297 RBK, 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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K297 RBK is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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