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B9 DEX

1998 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,796 mi
Last recorded129,796 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DEX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 129,796 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 129,556 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,526 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 129,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,182 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 127,181 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,149 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,588 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 122,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 120,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 118,693 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,155 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 113,817 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 113,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 111,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 109,813 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2007 109,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,572 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 94,572 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edge

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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B9 DEX is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 81,779 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 B9 DEX, 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 28 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B9 DEX registered?

B9 DEX is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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