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J110 NLU

2005 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-792,166 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ110 NLU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026

Near side rear lamp cluster slightly tarnished

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (starting to deteriorate) (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil wetness to engine

Slight scoring to off side rear brake disc

Pass 30 Jun 2025

Interior rear view mirror loose and starting to deteriorate

Near side rear lamp dim, corrosion to reflector

Off side rear brake disc slightly scored

Oil wetness to engine

Slight interaction rear lamps

Fail 30 Jun 2025

Interior rear view mirror loose and starting to deteriorate

Near side rear lamp dim, corrosion to reflector

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Off side rear brake disc slightly scored

Oil wetness to engine

Slight interaction rear lamps

Pass 28 Jun 2024

Interior rear view mirror blemished and loose

Near side rear lamp cluster deteriorated and dim

Off side rear brake disc scored and corroded

Oil wetness to engine

Fail 27 Jun 2024

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Interior rear view mirror blemished and loose

Near side rear lamp cluster deteriorated and dim

Off side rear brake disc scored and corroded

Oil wetness to engine

Pass 17 May 2023

Brake discs corroded.

Nearside headlamp cover missing.

Nearside rear lamp dim.

Slight brake bind nearside rear.

Pass 26 Jul 2019
Fail 2 May 2019

Brake disc contaminated Front and rear discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount nuts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached Off side and near side front wheel arch liners (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,073 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 87,513 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Front brake pads low.

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres on 2mm.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 87,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight brake judder on front

Pass 17 Jul 2007 82,970 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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J110 NLU is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 92,166 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 J110 NLU, 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 21 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J110 NLU registered?

J110 NLU is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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