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L559 XHW

1998 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,222 mi
Last recorded61,222 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 61,222 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,935 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,991 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 53,963 miles

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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 52,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 50,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,221 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 49,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,744 miles

centre exhaust support loose

fluctuation on offside front brake effort

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,028 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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L559 XHW is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 81,779 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 L559 XHW, 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 28 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L559 XHW registered?

L559 XHW is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is L559 XHW safe to buy?

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