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L949 NFC

1997 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,801 mi
Last recorded129,801 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 NFC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 129,107 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 129,106 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 128,670 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 128,670 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 126,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 126,908 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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L949 NFC is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L949 NFC, 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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What year was L949 NFC registered?

L949 NFC is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is L949 NFC safe to buy?

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