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M490 ELD

1996 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda RX-781,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 ELD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 86,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 85,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 84,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 81,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,122 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,345 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,894 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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M490 ELD is a 1996 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 81,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M490 ELD, 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 30 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M490 ELD registered?

M490 ELD is a 1996 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is M490 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 ELD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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