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M348 SGU

1997 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM348 SGU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 70,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,051 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,934 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,932 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 67,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 66,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 66,569 miles

N/S Front tyre slightly cacthing wheel arch panal

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S Front tyre slightly cacthing wheel arch panal

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,521 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front discs corroding

n/s front mirror glass insecure

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

rear discs corroding

n/s front tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2010 66,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front discs corroding

n/s front mirror glass insecure

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

rear discs corroding

n/s front tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2008 66,415 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front washer weak

handbrake high not up to stop

o/s rear outer side light inop

Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front washer weak

handbrake high not up to stop

o/s rear outer side light inop

Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,409 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

minor stone chips in screen

near side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2007 66,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge slightly

minor stone chips in screen

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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M348 SGU is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M348 SGU, 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 M348 SGU registered?

M348 SGU is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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