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K688 KRC

1993 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,706 mi
Last recorded124,706 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK688 KRC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,706 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust noisey

Fail 26 Aug 2020 124,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust noisey

Pass 4 Mar 2017 121,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 121,164 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 111,224 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 110,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2014 110,608 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,057 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,207 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,115 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 123,109 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 122,275 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 122,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 122,126 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 119,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 111,096 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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K688 KRC is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 89,154 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 K688 KRC, 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 33 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K688 KRC is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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