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L26 NBV

1993 Mazda RX-7

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 133,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 133,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 131,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 130,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid warning light on

handbrake travel high

no plate lights dim

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

rusty rear sills

Fail 28 May 2019 130,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid warning light on

handbrake travel high

no plate lights dim

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

rusty rear sills

Fail 24 Apr 2019 130,568 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Air flow meter. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 126,655 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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Advice rear tyres worn on inner edges low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 124,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 123,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 122,936 miles

Light under body rust

Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,573 miles

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 121,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 118,720 miles

Both front tyres low on inner tread

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 85,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 85,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 82,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 76,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 71,055 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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L26 NBV is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L26 NBV, 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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L26 NBV is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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