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J842 XCF

2007 Mazda RX-7

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-793,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ842 XCF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 146,312 miles

Both outer sills corroding

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

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

Under body corroding

Pass 14 May 2014 93,006 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 87,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,110 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 93,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 92,867 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 92,860 miles

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

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,449 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,446 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J842 XCF is a 2007 Mazda RX-7 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,848 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 J842 XCF, 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 19 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J842 XCF is a 2007 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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