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J801 WAX

2005 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationJ801 WAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025
Pass 26 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,979 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 102,978 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,628 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,156 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 82,156 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s/r tyre low

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 80,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,138 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 69,757 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 69,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,574 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 68,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in near side off side rear top wish bone to hub bushes check in future

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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J801 WAX is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 J801 WAX, 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 J801 WAX registered?

J801 WAX is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is J801 WAX safe to buy?

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