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N698 JLU

1998 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,332 mi
Last recorded120,332 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 JLU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 120,332 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 120,332 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,084 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 112,545 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 111,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 108,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 102,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 90,899 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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N698 JLU is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N698 JLU, 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 N698 JLU registered?

N698 JLU is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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