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L86 UMB

1993 Mazda RX-7

Purple Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL86 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,235 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust noisey

front brakes 25% imbalance

Fail 19 Mar 2012 70,235 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust noisey

front brakes 25% imbalance

Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

battery insecure

bonnet stay touches battery terminal when in down position

door mirrors small

emmisions could not be tested due to excess gasses

front number plate is of stick on type

had to change colour of car on mot system

tint at top of windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,907 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 66,425 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 66,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 62,645 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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L86 UMB is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Purple with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L86 UMB, 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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What year was L86 UMB registered?

L86 UMB is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L86 UMB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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