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J511 CEV

2005 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationJ511 CEV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024
Pass 25 May 2023 4 miles
Fail 19 May 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached bolts loose and one missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,844 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 59,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,763 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,422 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,978 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,825 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,286 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,688 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,522 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,334 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 54,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,657 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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J511 CEV is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J511 CEV, 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 J511 CEV registered?

J511 CEV is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is J511 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J511 CEV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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