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L284 SGW

2005 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-792,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 SGW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,907 miles

underbody has been undersealed

Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,891 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,212 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 54,183 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,904 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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L284 SGW is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 92,166 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 L284 SGW, 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 21 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L284 SGW is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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