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K490 KWY

2002 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,535 mi
Last recorded145,535 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda RX-798,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 KWY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 145,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mmm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 139,518 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 131,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 129,054 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 129,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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K490 KWY is a 2002 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 98,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K490 KWY, 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 24 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K490 KWY registered?

K490 KWY is a 2002 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is K490 KWY safe to buy?

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