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M897 URX

2006 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-782,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 URX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,872 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,310 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,284 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 131,408 miles

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 131,408 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 122,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 122,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 113,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 107,642 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 91,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,006 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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M897 URX is a 2006 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M897 URX, 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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M897 URX is a 2006 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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