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R243 DKY

2014 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,398 mi
Last recorded114,398 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2014 Mazda RX-771,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 DKY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 114,398 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))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 112,601 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 112,601 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 109,529 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension joint has slight play.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,287 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 99,277 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,953 miles

passanger seat missing

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 Jul 2014 93,935 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

passanger seat missing

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

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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R243 DKY is a 2014 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2014 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 71,616 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 R243 DKY, 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 12 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R243 DKY is a 2014 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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