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A144 RKK

1984 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

158,777 mi
Last recorded158,777 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA144 RKK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 158,777 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside corroding in various places and has been covered in underseal making inspection difficult

various bushes on front suspension showing signs of deterioration

Pass 10 Feb 2010 155,861 miles

Oil leak

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2010

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

Oil leak

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 154,085 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 154,085 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 154,011 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 154,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A144 RKK is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1984 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 87,681 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 A144 RKK, 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 42 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A144 RKK is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 9 May 1984.

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