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N515 DDY

1998 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,708 mi
Last recorded25,708 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 DDY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 25,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 24,403 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 24,398 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 25 May 2012 24,171 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 24,167 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,027 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,027 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,673 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,666 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 23,617 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror plastic surround cracked and showing sharp edges.

nearside rear tyre near limit.

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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N515 DDY is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N515 DDY, 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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N515 DDY is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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