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L883 SUM

2004 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

136,799 mi
Last recorded136,799 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-786,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 SUM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 136,799 miles

Battery is insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 136,799 miles

Battery is insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 122,769 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play both rear wishbone bushes

Slight play inner rack joints

Fail 17 Jul 2010 122,731 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play both rear wishbone bushes

Slight play inner rack joints

Fail 21 May 2010 122,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both track rod ends have split boots

front discs corroded on inner faces

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear top wishbone outer joints

slight play in o/s amd n/s track rod inner joints

washers have poor spray pattern

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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L883 SUM is a 2004 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 L883 SUM, 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 L883 SUM registered?

L883 SUM is a 2004 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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