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A40 FUT

1984 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,285 mi
Last recorded80,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 FUT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,285 miles

front strut tops have slight play

near side front tyre has slight perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2007 80,207 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Both headlamp silvering starting to fade.Both rear floor pans rusted and weak.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 80,195 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 80,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres age cracked

brake fluid detieriated

corrosion o/s outer sill

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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A40 FUT is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A40 FUT, 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 A40 FUT registered?

A40 FUT is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 13 April 1984.

Is A40 FUT safe to buy?

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