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K853 VKR

2003 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 VKR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2014 95,655 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,655 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 93,930 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,108 miles

ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH BRAIDED HOSES

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS APPEA TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND RE-FITTED. ADVISE CHECKING ALL BOLTS AND NUT FOR TIGHTNESS AND SECURITY.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

PRESENTER ASSURES THAT LOCK-TITE HAS BEEN USED ON THE TRACK ROD LOCK NUTS

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

SLIGHT COROSION TO INNER AND OUER SILLS, FLOORS AND INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS NONE EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR TIE BAR BUSH

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,108 miles

ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH BRAIDED HOSES

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS APPEA TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND RE-FITTED. ADVISE CHECKING ALL BOLTS AND NUT FOR TIGHTNESS AND SECURITY.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

PRESENTER ASSURES THAT LOCK-TITE HAS BEEN USED ON THE TRACK ROD LOCK NUTS

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

SLIGHT COROSION TO INNER AND OUER SILLS, FLOORS AND INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS NONE EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR TIE BAR BUSH

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH

Pass 16 Jan 2010 114,366 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 112,429 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2009 112,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2008 108,897 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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K853 VKR is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K853 VKR, 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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What year was K853 VKR registered?

K853 VKR is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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