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J88 ASL

2005 Mazda RX-7

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,958 mi
Last recorded119,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-792,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 ASL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 119,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front coil springs dislocate when suspension extended

vehicle tto low for roller brake tester

Fail 26 Jun 2013 119,958 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front coil springs dislocate when suspension extended

vehicle too low for roller brake tester

Pass 27 Jun 2012 119,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 116,606 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 116,606 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 112,641 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 112,641 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 112,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 62,000 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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J88 ASL is a 2005 Mazda RX-7 in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J88 ASL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J88 ASL registered?

J88 ASL is a 2005 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is J88 ASL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 ASL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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