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V787 MGC

1999 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,134 mi
Last recorded94,134 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda RX-772,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 MGC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 94,134 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,612 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,201 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,094 miles

1989 year engine fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 69,094 miles

1989 year engine fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,146 miles

1989 year engine fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2014 64,146 miles

1989 year engine fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,842 miles

non standard engine fitted 1990-1991

Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

non standard engine fitted 1990-1991

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,787 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,779 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,942 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 57,902 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)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,547 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

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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V787 MGC is a 1999 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 V787 MGC, 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 V787 MGC registered?

V787 MGC is a 1999 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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