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YFG 386Y

1983 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,144 mi
Last recorded49,144 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Mazda RX-788,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFG 386Y
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 49,144 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 49,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 48,695 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 48,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 48,663 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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YFG 386Y is a 1983 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 88,377 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 YFG 386Y, 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 43 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFG 386Y registered?

YFG 386Y is a 1983 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is YFG 386Y safe to buy?

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