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D21 FTY

1989 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 FTY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,897 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,066 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,791 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 101,791 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,771 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Under-seal applied to underside of chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2017 101,594 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,351 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 101,351 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour green (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underneath coated in underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,624 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,376 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 92,407 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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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D21 FTY is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 96,604 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 D21 FTY, 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 37 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 D21 FTY registered?

D21 FTY is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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