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P183 TMB

1997 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,882 mi
Last recorded71,882 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 TMB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2009 71,880 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,665 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

high handbrake travel

Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,665 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,804 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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P183 TMB is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P183 TMB, 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 P183 TMB registered?

P183 TMB is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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