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K79 GFS

2003 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,600 mi
Last recorded54,600 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 GFS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 54,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 54,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,390 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 53,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,663 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front "d" bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,700 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front wheel nut damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012

no read out on speedo

Pass 18 Jul 2011 110,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,875 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 109,874 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006
Fail 7 Mar 2006

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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K79 GFS is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,038 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 K79 GFS, 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 23 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K79 GFS is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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