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T296 GRO

1999 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,390 mi
Last recorded88,390 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda RX-772,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 GRO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 88,390 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 88,292 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp beam patterns slightly different colours

offside and nearside stop lamp bulbs in different locations

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 87,261 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocks corroded

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,972 miles

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

Front tyres low on tread on inner edge

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 shocks (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,871 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,038 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Rear number plate secured by cable ties

Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 64,757 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,321 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,909 miles

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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T296 GRO is a 1999 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,893 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 T296 GRO, 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 27 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T296 GRO registered?

T296 GRO is a 1999 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T296 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T296 GRO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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