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RXI 17

2005 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,750 mi
Last recorded1,750 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-792,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 17
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 1,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 2,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 1,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 139,869 miles

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

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

bonnet is carbon washer jets held by cable ties

Fail 15 May 2018 139,869 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

bonnet is carbon washer jets held by cable ties

Pass 1 Dec 2016 138,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 135,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,015 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs have hair line cracks in

Pass 8 Sep 2012 126,111 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 126,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,752 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,788 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 91,750 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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RXI 17 is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RXI 17, 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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What year was RXI 17 registered?

RXI 17 is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is RXI 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXI 17 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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