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A17 RRX

1992 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,244 mi
Last recorded171,244 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda RX-792,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RRX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 171,244 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 May 2011 131,994 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 118,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 101,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,985 miles

both front tyres worn on the outside edge

Fail 14 Feb 2008 100,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 100,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and gearbox under trays fitted

side and rear windows tinted

both front wheel retaining nuts incorrectly fitted

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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A17 RRX is a 1992 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 92,327 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 A17 RRX, 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 34 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 A17 RRX registered?

A17 RRX is a 1992 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is A17 RRX safe to buy?

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