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L87 SGW

1993 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,390 mi
Last recorded88,390 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 SGW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,390 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty with standing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 88,389 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front and rear brake discs rusty with standing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,252 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 88,248 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,391 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,575 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 69,571 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,574 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L87 SGW is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L87 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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What year was L87 SGW registered?

L87 SGW is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L87 SGW safe to buy?

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