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P689 UCA

1996 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,370 mi
Last recorded109,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda RX-781,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 UCA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 109,370 miles

O/s floor under drivers seat corroded

O/s outer sill detached at rear not within prescribed area

O/s/f brake supply pipe rusted

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear back plates corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 107,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin (5.2.6)

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2014 103,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s floor slight corrosion

o/s outer sill spot welds cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,484 miles

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Fail 21 Oct 2013 100,484 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,338 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 95,338 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,281 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 of 2 near side rear side lights not working

1 of 2 near side stop lights not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

off side front tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 94,193 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

1 of 2 near side rear stop lights not working

1 of 2 near side rear tail lights not working

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front brake discs poor condition

misting of fluid power steering hose

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,181 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc worn on inner edge

both rear brake discs worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,218 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 85,986 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroding slightly

slight front brake judder

Pass 11 Oct 2007 83,308 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2007 83,308 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)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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P689 UCA is a 1996 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 81,666 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 P689 UCA, 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 30 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P689 UCA registered?

P689 UCA is a 1996 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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