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A1 GAK

1987 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,180 mi
Last recorded31,180 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mazda RX-789,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GAK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 31,180 miles

Exhaust emission's tested before 1975 (Rotary engine first used before 01/08/1987

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from engine

slight missfire

under vehicle under sealed

Fail 25 Mar 2026 31,180 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from engine

slight missfire

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,385 miles

Underbody and various components covered in underseal.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 28,606 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components heavily covered in underseal.

Fail 15 Jun 2023 28,606 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components heavily covered in underseal.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 26,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 26,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,285 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,352 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 24,352 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,266 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,103 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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A1 GAK is a 1987 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 89,253 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 GAK, 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 39 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 A1 GAK registered?

A1 GAK is a 1987 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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