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L742 HKO

2003 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,773 mi
Last recorded78,773 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 HKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,773 miles

nearside and offside rear tailgate struts worn

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 74,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brakes tested by tapley meter, front spoiler too low for brake rollers

non-standard exhaust fitted

Fail 3 May 2013 74,846 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brakes tested by tapley meter, front spoiler too low for brake rollers

non-standard exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,224 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 74,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 74,206 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,331 miles

rear brake discs are coroding

Fail 18 Jul 2007 73,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake discs are coroding

Fail 9 Jun 2007 73,319 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 73,235 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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L742 HKO is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L742 HKO, 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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L742 HKO is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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