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K488 FYE

1993 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

84,214 mi
Last recorded84,214 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda RX-789,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 FYE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 84,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and covered in grease ()

Fail 12 Mar 2026 84,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system when doing brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and covered in grease ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 83,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front sill corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded and covered in grease

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipe deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer slight corrosion on floor pan at front

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 84,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer slight corrosion on floor pan at front

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipe deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 81,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2022 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and has small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch lining loose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced badly corroded and has hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted masking some testable items

general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,425 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both number plate lights (4.7.1 (a))

covers fitted masking some testable items

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2018 78,421 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 78,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,979 miles

Both front tyres badly perished and starting to split, advise renew.

Both rear tyres badly perished and starting to split, advise renew.

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive With in 30 of trailing arm mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive With in 30 of trailing arm mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,788 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 76,772 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 Cut out to test. (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All tyres perished.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexible hose and on caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,459 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shields in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,520 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

exhaust heat shields corroded

slight damage to the nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,217 miles

Exhaust corroded

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,275 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake travel long but has reserve travel

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding very slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,261 miles

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

exhaust heat shields broken

slight drag offside rear wheel

small exhaust leak @ engine

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,064 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshields in poor condition and rattles

lower engine cover fitted

offside wiper blade split on the ends

Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshields in poor condition and rattles

lower engine cover fitted

offside wiper blade split on the ends

Fail 27 Mar 2008 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,430 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 56,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K488 FYE is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K488 FYE, 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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K488 FYE is a 1993 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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