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M998 NEL

1995 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,172 mi
Last recorded124,172 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda RX-782,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 NEL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 123,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 121,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 115,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 114,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2016 114,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 111,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,380 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 109,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 109,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 108,819 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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M998 NEL is a 1995 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1995 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 82,983 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 M998 NEL, 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 31 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M998 NEL registered?

M998 NEL is a 1995 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M998 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M998 NEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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