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F945 SUU

1989 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,995 mi
Last recorded107,995 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 SUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 107,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 107,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,104 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,974 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 105,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Caliper seriously binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,368 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,200 miles

All tyres worn small splits

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 103,200 miles

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

All tyres worn small splits

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres slight cracks no ply or cord showing

exhaust rusted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,325 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,200 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 98,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 92,833 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 92,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,388 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 91,388 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,384 miles

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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F945 SUU is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 F945 SUU, 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 F945 SUU registered?

F945 SUU is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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