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M26 URD

2003 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,173 mi
Last recorded171,173 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 URD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 171,173 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 170,919 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 170,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 169,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 168,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 166,101 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 166,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 164,531 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 159,375 miles

Front brake disc pitted

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 159,375 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 154,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 11 Jun 2012 154,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 9 May 2011 151,782 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 149,639 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2010 149,639 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 144,308 miles

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

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 137,935 miles

N/S wing mirror slightly insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 131,908 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 131,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 12 May 2006 123,650 miles

covers over outer sills

exhasust noisy

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

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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M26 URD is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M26 URD, 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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M26 URD is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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