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L859 KVR

1997 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,001 mi
Last recorded114,001 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL859 KVR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 114,001 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 114,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 113,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 78,425 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,425 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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L859 KVR is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 90,394 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 L859 KVR, 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 29 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L859 KVR is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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