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A252 YDA

1984 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA252 YDA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 77,449 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 77,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

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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A252 YDA is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A252 YDA, 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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What year was A252 YDA registered?

A252 YDA is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A252 YDA safe to buy?

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