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C175 WRY

1985 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC175 WRY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2011 123,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside 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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres cracked and perished although cracks not exposing ply or cords these tyres are in very very poor condition and caution is advised

rear brake pipes covered in old underseal making inspection difficult

underside of vehicle heavily coated in rust-body and components-covered in old underseal making inspection very difficult

Pass 19 Jul 2008 123,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 123,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 122,903 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 122,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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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C175 WRY is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C175 WRY, 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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What year was C175 WRY registered?

C175 WRY is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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