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R181 RMW

2009 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-7103,199 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 RMW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OS rear cluster full of water (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Too low for RBT

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Too low for RBT

Fail 10 Mar 2021 111,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Too low for RBT

Pass 7 Mar 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Too low for RBT

Fail 7 Mar 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Too low for RBT

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019

Too low for RBT

Fail 21 Feb 2019

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Too low for RBT

Pass 15 Feb 2018

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2017
Pass 14 May 2010 49,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 49,000 miles

temp fog light fitted at time of test

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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R181 RMW is a 2009 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 103,199 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 R181 RMW, 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 17 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R181 RMW registered?

R181 RMW is a 2009 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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