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N770 PTL

1997 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,673 mi
Last recorded81,673 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2016 81,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 80,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,532 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly detoriated

Fail 10 Sep 2007 63,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,920 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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N770 PTL is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 90,394 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 N770 PTL, 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 29 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N770 PTL registered?

N770 PTL is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is N770 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N770 PTL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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