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DFP 168Y

1982 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,044 mi
Last recorded70,044 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Mazda RX-782,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFP 168Y
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front brake binding

Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front brake binding

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front brake binding

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

splits in offside rear tyre treads

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,989 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,331 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,094 miles

All four tyres cracking and deteriorating

N/S Mirror missing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 66,093 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

All four tyres cracking and deteriorating

N/S Mirror missing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 69,514 miles

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

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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DFP 168Y is a 1982 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 82,364 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 DFP 168Y, 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 44 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFP 168Y registered?

DFP 168Y is a 1982 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is DFP 168Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFP 168Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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