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B898 XYN

1985 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,262 mi
Last recorded173,262 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB898 XYN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 173,262 miles

advise n/s/f,o/s/f wheel bearings have slight play and feel slightly rough when rotated

advise n/s/r,o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play and feel slightly rough when rotated

advise steering arms have slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2008 164,066 miles

O/S/F outer and inner sill started surface corrosion.

O/S/F,O/S/R,N/S/F,O/S/R tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 158,226 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 158,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 158,182 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 155,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 155,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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B898 XYN is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B898 XYN, 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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B898 XYN is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 16 February 1985.

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