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L523 SGW

1993 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,609 mi
Last recorded73,609 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 SGW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 73,609 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

brake servo hose cracking up

slight play in sterring track rod arm

steering rack bushes are worn & have slight movement

Fail 26 May 2010 73,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front brake discs have slight corrosion to inner faces

brake servo vacumn rubber hose cracking up

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

slight play in nearside steering track rod arm

steering rack mounting bracket rubber bushes are worn & steering rack has slight movement

unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads

Fail 16 May 2009 72,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 72,716 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 70,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 70,890 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,705 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 67,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 65,012 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 65,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L523 SGW is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L523 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 33 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L523 SGW is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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