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B309 VYV

1984 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,648 mi
Last recorded37,648 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Mazda RX-787,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 VYV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,333 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,328 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,297 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 32,285 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2005 29,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B309 VYV is a 1984 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B309 VYV, 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 B309 VYV registered?

B309 VYV is a 1984 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 17 September 1984.

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