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J226 LTR

2006 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,912 mi
Last recorded3,912 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-782,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 LTR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 3,912 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 3,001 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2018

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017

Offside Front Oil leak oil cooler ()

Vehicle Extensively Modified

Pass 3 Aug 2016 128,654 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013
Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,210 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 102,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

steering uj cover split

Fail 6 Apr 2011 102,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

steering uj cover split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 93,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 88,023 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,793 miles

as before

Fail 8 Jul 2006 81,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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J226 LTR is a 2006 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 82,581 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J226 LTR, 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 20 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J226 LTR registered?

J226 LTR is a 2006 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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