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N8 RXR

2010 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,617 mi
Last recorded107,617 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-770,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 RXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,656 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 106,645 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,359 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 105,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working all of them (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,097 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 92,895 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,231 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,820 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,820 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 66,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 63,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 63,634 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N8 RXR is a 2010 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 70,650 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 N8 RXR, 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 16 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N8 RXR registered?

N8 RXR is a 2010 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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