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RXI 8796

1989 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 8796
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 114,087 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 111,000 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 110,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 110,478 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 110,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner WING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 110,111 miles

Front brake hoses slight cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f & o/s/f floor signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2017 109,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f n/s/r tyres signs of cracking/ageing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,517 miles

Offside Front tyre signs of cracking/ageing

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

early signs of corrosion floor area

Pass 8 Oct 2014 107,249 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracking/ageing o/s/f tyre

engine idle speed maximum (1500 rpm)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,499 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 105,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 104,734 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 104,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 103,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light corrosion o/s/f chassis

Pass 15 Aug 2009 102,847 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 101,172 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

borderline pass n/s headlight.suspect bad earth.is being looked at

light wiper mark front screen

signs of wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 30 Aug 2007 99,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch and brake pedals showing signs of wear

cracking beginning to appear to o/s/r tyre

fading to n/s/f headlight reflector, recommend replacement

light wiper marks to windscreen, recommend polishing

surface corrosion to both outer floor areas.needs repair soon

Fail 8 Aug 2006 98,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,196 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

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 8796 is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 8796, 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 37 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RXI 8796 registered?

RXI 8796 is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is RXI 8796 safe to buy?

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