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B230 VHW

1984 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,687 mi
Last recorded114,687 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB230 VHW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,687 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 114,686 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear underside surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,885 miles

Coolant leak

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2012 113,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 112,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stain on fuel tank? possibly leaking? not at time of test

under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2010 112,192 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stain on fuel tank? possibly leaking? not at time of test

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2009 110,451 miles

coil springs corroded , front brake discs corroded/worn , sligth play in o/s/f wheel bearing , corrosion to brake pipes , wear in steering system , both rear tyres cracking badly , slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing , play in n/s/r

stone chip in screen , oil leaks , surface corrosion to exhaust system , corrosion to vehicle under body

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Mar 2009 110,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil springs corroded , front brake discs corroded/worn , sligth play in o/s/f wheel bearing , corrosion to brake pipes , wear in steering system , both rear tyres cracking badly , slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing , play in n/s/r

stone chip in screen , oil leaks , surface corrosion to exhaust system , corrosion to vehicle under body

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 108,626 miles

fuel tank straps corroded, and fuel staining on tank

slight freeplay in both rear hubs

Fail 18 Feb 2008 108,624 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded, and fuel staining on tank

slight freeplay in both rear hubs

Pass 16 Feb 2007 105,849 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 105,839 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 102,170 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 102,170 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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B230 VHW is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B230 VHW, 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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B230 VHW is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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