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A797 BFS

1984 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,778 mi
Last recorded47,778 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA797 BFS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,778 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and all suspension components.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,778 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and all suspension components.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,758 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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A797 BFS is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in Blue 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 A797 BFS, 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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A797 BFS is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 30 January 1984.

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