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R668 LVE

1997 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 1249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,550 mi
Last recorded142,550 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda RX-790,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,249cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 142,550 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 142,404 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,152 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 137,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 133,093 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 124,748 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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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R668 LVE is a 1997 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 1,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R668 LVE, 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 R668 LVE registered?

R668 LVE is a 1997 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R668 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 LVE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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