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L978 PRA

1997 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,696 mi
Last recorded166,696 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 PRA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 166,696 miles

advise all brake disc's

advise fuel pipes

advise n/s front wheel bearing

advise oil leak

advise oil leak

advise screen

Fail 26 Apr 2007 166,696 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

advise oil leak

advise steering rack

advise windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2005 166,579 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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L978 PRA is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L978 PRA, 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 L978 PRA registered?

L978 PRA is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is L978 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 PRA shows 3 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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