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C24 TLX

1985 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,490 mi
Last recorded87,490 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 TLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,490 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,025 miles

Hazard switch not working but not required pre 1986

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front floorpan corroded but not excessively

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering box weeping oil

Pass 29 May 2019 86,639 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front floorpan corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 20 May 2019 86,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front floorpan corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 4 May 2018 85,960 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 85,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 85,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,511 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 85,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight oil leak at nearside rear hub

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,026 miles

slight wear on steering idler bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,753 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play on bushes at nearside steering idler.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,631 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,432 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 84,430 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,625 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 83,621 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C24 TLX is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 C24 TLX, 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 C24 TLX registered?

C24 TLX is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 10 October 1985.

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