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B3 BUB

1989 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,583 mi
Last recorded46,583 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BUB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,567 miles

Under vehicle body sections corroded

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and Offside (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 46,568 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and Offside (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under vehicle body sections corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust system heavily corroded and deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under vehicle body sections corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 45,910 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 45,910 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,185 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,636 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,713 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 33,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,225 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear shock absorber damp

small crack to windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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B3 BUB is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 96,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 BUB, 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 37 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 BUB registered?

B3 BUB is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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