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L194 RKU

1994 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,895 mi
Last recorded119,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda RX-783,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 RKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 119,895 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 119,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 118,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 118,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All tyres cracked outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 117,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 116,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 115,825 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 115,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 112,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 109,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

vehicle imported unable to indentify vehicle indentification number carried out non cat test

Fail 21 Aug 2010 109,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,200 miles

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

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

front lower cover fitted not allowing correct inspection of frontal areas

Pass 7 Nov 2006 88,530 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 88,530 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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L194 RKU is a 1994 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 83,019 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 L194 RKU, 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 32 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L194 RKU registered?

L194 RKU is a 1994 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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