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K118 KRB

1993 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,427 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 127,427 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 5 Jun 2012 127,220 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2007 126,531 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2007 126,520 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2007 126,502 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

petrol pipes rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2006 115,158 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 115,158 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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K118 KRB is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1993 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 89,154 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 K118 KRB, 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 33 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K118 KRB is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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