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N181 HSF

2003 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,232 mi
Last recorded73,232 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 HSF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 73,212 miles

OSR inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 73,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate missing Not vertical (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyres stretched

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,287 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,303 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,286 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,213 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 63,208 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 55,120 miles

nearside @ offside rear track contol arms outer bushes very slight split

rear tyres fairly close to limit

slight leak nearside rear shock absorber recomend replacement in near future

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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N181 HSF is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N181 HSF, 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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What year was N181 HSF registered?

N181 HSF is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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