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J480 MJK

2006 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-782,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 MJK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,798 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine / gear box / rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine / gear box / rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 115,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,142 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 115,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 114,691 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 114,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 114,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 111,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 110,429 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 110,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 107,938 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 107,921 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 107,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,141 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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J480 MJK is a 2006 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 J480 MJK, 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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J480 MJK is a 2006 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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