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L174 WYJ

1993 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 WYJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026
Pass 9 Sep 2022
Pass 11 May 2017
Fail 2 Mar 2017

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 101,222 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,397 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH TOP FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 11 Dec 2010 94,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to perform emissions test due to blowing exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,864 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 89,864 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 84,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 84,288 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight blue smoke when engine is revved

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,214 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 71,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 70,917 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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L174 WYJ is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L174 WYJ, 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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What year was L174 WYJ registered?

L174 WYJ is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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