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B7 NOX

1989 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,869 mi
Last recorded112,869 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 NOX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,869 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)

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

battery insecure

bolt missing from front cross member/brace not considerd to be load bearing

both rear suspension coil spring tops corroded

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on several steering components

corrosion underside in several places

extensive welded repairs aroun veichle

fuel pipes corroded

power steering has been disconnected veichle road tested to check function

slight leak on exhaust

some corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2012 112,775 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)

battery insecure

both rear coil springs top mounts corroded but still located and secure

brake hose ferrules corroded

extensive welded repaires undrerside

fuel pipes corroded

no power steering fitted to car some disconected pipes on steering rack road tested ok

slight leak on exhaust

some corrosion underside

Fail 17 Feb 2012 112,768 miles

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

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)

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

battery insecure

both rear coil springs top mounts corroded but still located and secure

brake hose ferrules corroded

extensive welded repaires undrerside

fuel pipes corroded

no power steering fitted to car some disconected pipes on steering rack road tested ok

slight leak on exhaust

some corrosion underside

Fail 29 Jul 2011 112,733 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Pass 17 May 2007 112,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 110,971 miles

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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B7 NOX is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B7 NOX, 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.

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What year was B7 NOX registered?

B7 NOX is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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