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OUF 835W

1998 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,592 mi
Last recorded148,592 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 835W
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 148,592 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,237 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 147,482 miles

Offside Front chassis has slight corrosive swelling

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 145,700 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 145,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 142,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 140,098 miles

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

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

offside front floor/chassis has slight corrosive swelling

Pass 22 Apr 2013 136,596 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 136,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 133,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 130,336 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os/ns rear of rear wheel arches has some corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2010 126,568 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

some serface rust on offside front floor and chassis leg by exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2009 126,261 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,678 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 122,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 121,328 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OUF 835W is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OUF 835W, 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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OUF 835W is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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