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L509 MJB

2005 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-792,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 MJB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 74,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,606 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 74,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 73,933 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 70,684 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 69,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOWERED, NO FOULING ON ANY PARTS, BRAIDED HOSES FITTED OK AND SECURE

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOWERED, NO FOULING ON ANY PARTS, BRAIDED HOSES FITTED OK AND SECURE

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,313 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 48,975 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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L509 MJB is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L509 MJB, 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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What year was L509 MJB registered?

L509 MJB is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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