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A395 VUW

1975 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA395 VUW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 54,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 54,194 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,002 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 53,995 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant leak

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2022 53,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2022 53,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust rubber mount split

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 5 Aug 2021 53,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust rubber mount split

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,233 miles

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

cooling leaks

Fail 14 May 2020 53,190 miles

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

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

cooling leaks

Pass 14 May 2019 52,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cooling leaks

oil leaks

slight play on front top shock mounts

Fail 13 May 2019 52,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cooling leaks

oil leaks

slight play on front top shock mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,842 miles

oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2018 51,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,289 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 51,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,817 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,870 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 44,381 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 44,343 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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A395 VUW is a 1975 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 A395 VUW, 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 51 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A395 VUW is a 1975 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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