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L678 BPV

2005 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

394 mi
Last recorded394 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-792,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 BPV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 394 miles

Front damage

Pass 27 Feb 2025 372 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged

rear spoiler loose

Pass 23 Feb 2024 341 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2023

Front front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm has slight play , slight left to right felt at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced 2 501 bulbs replaced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm has slight play , slight left to right felt at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020
Pass 23 Oct 2018

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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L678 BPV is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L678 BPV, 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 L678 BPV registered?

L678 BPV is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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The MOT history for L678 BPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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