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KYO 531X

1981 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,210 mi
Last recorded147,210 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1981 Mazda RX-779,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYO 531X
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2011 147,210 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front brake discs corroded.

both front tie bar bushes starting to split.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 146,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KYO 531X is a 1981 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 KYO 531X, 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 45 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KYO 531X registered?

KYO 531X is a 1981 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 28 September 1981.

Is KYO 531X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYO 531X shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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