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M426 TDB

1998 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 TDB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 84,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside low/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 83,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,894 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 82,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 81,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,436 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 79,426 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,355 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,869 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

coolant leak

coolant leak

offside and nearside front floors corroding not holed

offside and nearside front inner arch covers missing

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed

Fail 25 Feb 2016 74,865 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

coolant leak

coolant leak

emissions not tested no cat

offside and nearside front floors corroding not holed

offside and nearside front inner arch covers missing

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding not holed

Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,548 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,581 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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M426 TDB is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 81,779 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 M426 TDB, 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 28 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M426 TDB registered?

M426 TDB is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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