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A89 VUW

1984 Mazda RX-7

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,782 mi
Last recorded100,782 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA89 VUW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 100,782 miles

n/s front lenze missing

thick underseal on welding

Fail 5 Mar 2012 100,728 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 100,124 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 96,760 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A89 VUW is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A89 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 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 A89 VUW registered?

A89 VUW is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A89 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A89 VUW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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