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GVV 261X

1982 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Mazda RX-782,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 261X
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 95,271 miles

front anti-roll bar end bushes becoming perished

rear boot floor becoming corroded

steel brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 19 May 2009 95,271 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti-roll bar end bushes becoming perished

rear boot floor becoming corroded

steel brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2008 94,397 miles

anti-roll bar bushes front + rear perishing

o/s front brake starting to'bind'

Pass 31 May 2007 939,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 939,076 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 93,320 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes cracked and perished

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2006 93,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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GVV 261X is a 1982 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GVV 261X, 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 GVV 261X registered?

GVV 261X is a 1982 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 14 April 1982.

Is GVV 261X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVV 261X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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