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N485 JRK

1996 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,041 mi
Last recorded77,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda RX-781,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 JRK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 77,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,816 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 75,639 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 71,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,742 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,869 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 66,869 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides touching inner arch lining (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement no movement but rubber perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement no movement but rubber perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,956 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 65,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,156 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 65,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,473 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,504 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,627 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,365 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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N485 JRK is a 1996 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N485 JRK, 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 N485 JRK registered?

N485 JRK is a 1996 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N485 JRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 JRK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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