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R387 BLC

2009 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,678 mi
Last recorded111,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-7103,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 BLC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 111,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 111,012 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 110,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan/ inner sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill slightly damaged but not effecting structural strength with in seat belt mounting prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ floor pan slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Jun 2021 110,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 110,069 miles

Front pads low

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

Fail 10 May 2019 110,069 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front pads low

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

Pass 25 May 2018 109,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 109,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 109,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 106,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 105,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,595 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to nearside outer sill

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oower steering fluid at min

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,180 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oower steering fluid at min

Pass 22 Jan 2011 96,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,982 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,840 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 86,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R387 BLC is a 2009 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R387 BLC, 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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R387 BLC is a 2009 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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