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R196 BLK

2005 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-792,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 BLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 120,006 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 116,693 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 116,609 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear badly corroded near rear exhaust silencer

Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,372 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 114,372 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,503 miles

main beam too high ns and too low os

Fail 4 Apr 2017 110,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

main beam too high ns and too low os

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 104,075 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,345 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 97,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 91,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

slight play in nsr upper suspension joint

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,858 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

slight play in nsr upper suspension joint

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,276 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,343 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,917 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,393 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 66,392 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,801 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 54,801 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R196 BLK is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 92,166 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 R196 BLK, 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 21 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R196 BLK is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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