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P792 AKG

1996 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,893 mi
Last recorded134,893 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda RX-781,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 AKG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,893 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 133,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 127,865 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 125,592 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 122,804 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 122,770 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear one of two brake lights not working

Fail 26 Oct 2021 122,674 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,440 miles

Oil leak not excessive

Fail 30 Sep 2019 121,381 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 121,333 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 119,205 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 119,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,086 miles

both front tyres have cracks in the tread

Fail 27 Sep 2017 114,086 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres have cracks in the tread

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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P792 AKG is a 1996 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P792 AKG, 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 P792 AKG registered?

P792 AKG is a 1996 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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