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B8 MBX

1993 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,956 mi
Last recorded71,956 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 MBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,956 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 71,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,489 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020
Pass 2 Aug 2019
Pass 2 Aug 2018
Pass 28 Jul 2017

engine belly pan fitted

general corrosion to both front inner wings

steering wheel cover damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2016
Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,787 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

runflat tyre fitted to n/s/r wheel.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,513 miles

OSR AND NSR COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,502 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 64,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,828 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,824 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,953 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 61,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,119 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

both trackrod ends rubber cover boots split

exhaust heatshields loose/noisey

non-cat emissions test - no exact match found on data base

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear exhaust section small split and slight leak

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

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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B8 MBX is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 89,154 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 B8 MBX, 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 33 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 MBX registered?

B8 MBX is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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