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P979 LJM

2003 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,595 mi
Last recorded116,595 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 116,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 114,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 114,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 108,521 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,753 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 107,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,609 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 103,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,645 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 99,003 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 97,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 94,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 84,791 miles

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

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

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

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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P979 LJM is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 P979 LJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P979 LJM registered?

P979 LJM is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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