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V279 VAG

1999 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda RX-772,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 VAG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 147,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 147,239 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 147,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 143,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 136,043 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 136,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired Upper atatched by single nut (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Flexible stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired Upper atatched by single nut (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Flexible stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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V279 VAG is a 1999 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V279 VAG, 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 V279 VAG registered?

V279 VAG is a 1999 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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