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M163 UTF

1995 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,110 mi
Last recorded105,110 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda RX-782,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 UTF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,289 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 104,288 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024
Pass 18 Jan 2023

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022
Fail 18 Jan 2022

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,793 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,795 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,478 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,617 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,345 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,207 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,528 miles

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

O/S/F Bottom shock bush has slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,677 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,102 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,668 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,668 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,133 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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M163 UTF is a 1995 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 82,983 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 M163 UTF, 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 31 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M163 UTF registered?

M163 UTF is a 1995 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M163 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 UTF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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