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J289 GAH

2002 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,852 mi
Last recorded116,852 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda RX-798,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 GAH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 116,852 miles

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

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

rear pads @3mm

rear tyres @ 4mm

slight play in steering pinion

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,852 miles

rear pads @3mm

rear tyres @ 4mm

slight play in steering pinion

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,128 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split on ends

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 115,457 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2011 115,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2010 113,697 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 113,697 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 113,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 112,746 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 110,436 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 108,710 miles

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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J289 GAH is a 2002 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 98,866 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 J289 GAH, 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 24 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J289 GAH registered?

J289 GAH is a 2002 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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