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C416 BTT

1985 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,089 mi
Last recorded83,089 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Mazda RX-778,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 BTT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,089 miles

Areas of slight corrosion under vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, and over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake efficiency only just met

Head light does not retract but otherwise functions as intended

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres slight perished

Various slight oil leaks but not considered excessive

Various suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement

Vehicle has been standing

body work holed, but not in prescribed areas

various steering rubbers deteriorated but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,087 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Areas of slight corrosion under vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, and over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Head light does not retract but otherwise functions as intended

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various slight oil leaks but not considered excessive

Various suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement

Vehicle has been standing

body work holed, but not in prescribed areas

various steering rubbers deteriorated but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,107 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 79,107 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,311 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,795 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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C416 BTT is a 1985 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C416 BTT, 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 C416 BTT registered?

C416 BTT is a 1985 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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