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Y517 OHB

2001 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda RX-773,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 OHB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 77,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 74,943 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,598 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,396 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 64,396 miles

Emissions not tested Tested and aborted as all measured levels were massively out of range (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,759 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Aug 2018 54,753 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,643 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 49,564 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake dust shield fowling on disc

Offside Rear brake dust shield fowling on disc

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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Y517 OHB is a 2001 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 73,093 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 Y517 OHB, 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 25 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y517 OHB registered?

Y517 OHB is a 2001 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y517 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 OHB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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