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L542 KJV

2007 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,520 mi
Last recorded131,520 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-793,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 KJV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 131,520 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 131,519 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall multiple lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 130,879 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension Arm Bush Slight Play

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

vehicle covered with under seal

Fail 24 May 2016

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 122,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

lowered

no cat fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,103 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

lowered

Pass 3 May 2011 118,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 114,524 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 114,524 miles

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

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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L542 KJV is a 2007 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 93,848 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 L542 KJV, 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 19 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L542 KJV is a 2007 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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