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MAZ 6598

1989 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,555 mi
Last recorded83,555 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 6598
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor has surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,117 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 81,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing bolt snapped (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,537 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 66,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,867 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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MAZ 6598 is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 MAZ 6598, 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 37 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAZ 6598 registered?

MAZ 6598 is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 15 December 1989.

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