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Y181 CBT

2016 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,307 mi
Last recorded67,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda RX-773,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 CBT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,307 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 67,289 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Aug 2024 67,188 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 66,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 64,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,121 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,808 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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Y181 CBT is a 2016 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 73,629 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 Y181 CBT, 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 10 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y181 CBT registered?

Y181 CBT is a 2016 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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