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J700 REX

2005 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,378 mi
Last recorded79,378 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-792,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 REX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,378 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 79,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 78,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 78,597 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 78,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,569 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 77,565 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 77,194 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 77,192 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 76,051 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 75,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 75,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 74,169 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 73,311 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the very inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,236 miles

both rear tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,427 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,313 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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J700 REX is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J700 REX, 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 J700 REX registered?

J700 REX is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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