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N12 FDS

1996 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,279 mi
Last recorded67,279 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda RX-781,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 FDS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,279 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,564 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 65,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,836 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,314 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,270 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,549 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 63,549 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 63,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N12 FDS is a 1996 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N12 FDS, 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 N12 FDS registered?

N12 FDS is a 1996 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N12 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 FDS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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