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T653 VHO

1999 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,530 mi
Last recorded66,530 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda RX-772,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 VHO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 66,530 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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering too small (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering too small (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery negative wire poorly routed and tape fitted to bracket to stop short circuit from terminal

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,254 miles

minor oil leak

slight corrosion brake and suspension components

tyres slight perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2019 54,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

minor oil leak

slight corrosion brake and suspension components

tyres slight perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,929 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,934 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,199 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,722 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 37,599 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)

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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T653 VHO is a 1999 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T653 VHO, 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 T653 VHO registered?

T653 VHO is a 1999 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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