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B875 OJU

1985 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB875 OJU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 75,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 73,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 70,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all rear brake hoses deteriated

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear dampers heavily corroded

front anti roll bar link rod bushes split and perished

front number plate broken

front under tray and side fixings insecure

near side fog light not working

near side front brake hose deteriated

near side front tie bar bushes split and perished

off side and near side rear suspension springs heavily corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes and link rod bushes split and perished

rear discs pitted and corroded

rear floors corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,956 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 68,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 66,119 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 66,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B875 OJU is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 78,968 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 B875 OJU, 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 41 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B875 OJU is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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