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J118 JGO

1992 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,543 mi
Last recorded156,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda RX-792,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 156,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 156,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 156,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 156,020 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 155,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 152,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 151,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed outside prescribed area

small patches of corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2018 151,918 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed outside prescribed area

small patches of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 149,639 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

general corrosion.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 149,232 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 147,536 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 145,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 141,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 140,048 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 139,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s front seat and belt not fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2008 135,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 133,455 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 133,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 121,249 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 121,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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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J118 JGO is a 1992 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 92,327 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 J118 JGO, 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 34 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J118 JGO registered?

J118 JGO is a 1992 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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