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J877 WEG

1998 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ877 WEG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,310 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 86,300 miles

Both rear outer sill areas corroded.

Both rear under car sill areas corroded and in poor condition.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at rear section area.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 21 Nov 2019 86,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Metal link brake pipe union area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area as marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear outer sill areas corroded.

Both rear under car sill areas corroded and in poor condition.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at rear section area.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Head lamp occasionally sticks halfway up

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside floor to sill corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,081 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,038 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,490 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,192 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 75,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,383 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 66,260 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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J877 WEG is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 81,779 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 J877 WEG, 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 28 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J877 WEG is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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