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L818 LNE

2008 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-786,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 LNE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,191 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,191 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,539 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 118,539 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 111,450 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 111,347 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 111,269 miles

front and rear wheels are odd.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 111,269 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear wheels are odd.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,037 miles

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes due to covers

Fail 25 Oct 2009 77,985 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 75,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 749,898 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L818 LNE is a 2008 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 86,640 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 L818 LNE, 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 18 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L818 LNE registered?

L818 LNE is a 2008 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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