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N863 DRJ

1995 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,763 mi
Last recorded116,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda RX-782,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 DRJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,763 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 114,671 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,077 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,631 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,709 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,406 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,666 miles

Both front brake disc heat shields are heavily corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (caliper side) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill is heavily corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 93,847 miles

Centre exhaust rubber hanger is missing but the exhaust is still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake disc heat shield is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 93,847 miles

Centre exhaust rubber hanger is missing but the exhaust is still supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake disc heat shield is heavily corroded

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All Four (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,365 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2016 92,365 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

patches of corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front brake back plate(s) slightly corroded

Fuel pipe(s) slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 88,320 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,323 miles

Slight play in n/s/f arb link

Underside of vehicle corroeded in places

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,490 miles

Slight play in n/s/f arb link

slight play in n/s/r tie rod

Fail 4 Jan 2013 83,490 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in n/s/f arb link

slight play in n/s/r tie rod

Pass 7 Jan 2012 81,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 79,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,600 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,065 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 70,112 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 70,050 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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N863 DRJ is a 1995 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 N863 DRJ, 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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N863 DRJ is a 1995 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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