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P243 OHL

1997 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,814 mi
Last recorded152,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 OHL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 152,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 152,814 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 151,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 151,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P243 OHL is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P243 OHL, 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 P243 OHL registered?

P243 OHL is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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