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WIW 5203

1999 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mazda RX-772,893 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 5203
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear side lights (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Handbrake travel high

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021
Pass 20 Jun 2019 132,674 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 132,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 128,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,064 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 121,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 120,393 miles

front anti roll bar poor

underside rusting

Pass 2 Aug 2007 115,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 108,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WIW 5203 is a 1999 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WIW 5203, 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 WIW 5203 registered?

WIW 5203 is a 1999 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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