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R487 TAC

2009 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,623 mi
Last recorded101,623 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-7103,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 101,623 miles

underbody protected with sealant

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,656 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,777 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,665 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 85,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,385 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 81,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 73,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 72,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,108 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,213 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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R487 TAC is a 2009 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R487 TAC, 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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R487 TAC is a 2009 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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