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G178 ATL

1989 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,214 mi
Last recorded140,214 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Mazda RX-796,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 ATL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 140,214 miles

brake fluid level on minimum

car over heats

clutch stoped working at end of test

n/s/r exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 30 Sep 2011 140,214 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level on minimum

car over heats

clutch stoped working at end of test

n/s/r exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2010 140,223 miles

advisery ; brake discs slightly corroded

advisery general corrosion under body

Pass 28 Feb 2007 138,187 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 138,187 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear 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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G178 ATL is a 1989 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G178 ATL, 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 G178 ATL registered?

G178 ATL is a 1989 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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