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L75 RKU

2006 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,236 mi
Last recorded94,236 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-782,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL75 RKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 94,236 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 94,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke. Not within Limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 94,179 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 94,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 93,469 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,662 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 89,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,679 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 84,674 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,421 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 77,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,236 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 71,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 67,651 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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L75 RKU is a 2006 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 82,581 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 L75 RKU, 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 20 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L75 RKU registered?

L75 RKU is a 2006 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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