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L969 PRB

1993 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,428 mi
Last recorded116,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 PRB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2012 116,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has grooves worn into outer edge but not to cords

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has grooves worn into outer edge but not to cords

Passed emissions above 0.3% co as it states on vehicle log book the maximum co level is 0.5%.

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

Fail 20 May 2011 114,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has grooves worn into outer edge but not to cords

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has grooves worn into outer edge but not to cords

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,734 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

evidence that at some point all tyre's have been touching wheel arches.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 112,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

evidence that at some point all tyre's have been touching wheel arches.

Pass 6 May 2009 110,539 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

slight surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 2 May 2008 105,220 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 104,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine idle speed approaching maximum limit of 1500rpm

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 96,126 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 88,540 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 88,523 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 25 Jan 2006 88,389 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

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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L969 PRB is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L969 PRB, 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 L969 PRB registered?

L969 PRB is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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