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L80 JAP

2004 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,740 mi
Last recorded80,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-786,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 JAP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle spring broke

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

Pass 30 May 2025 79,743 miles

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

parking brake only just passed at 17%

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,324 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working

parking brake efficiency only just passed 16%

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,272 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 77,269 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 75,106 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 72,626 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,819 miles

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

light corrosion to chassis and suspension

Fail 29 May 2020 71,819 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

light corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,614 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 71,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,817 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,374 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,832 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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L80 JAP is a 2004 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 86,006 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 L80 JAP, 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 22 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L80 JAP registered?

L80 JAP is a 2004 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is L80 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 JAP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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