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R7 NBE

1998 Mazda RX-7

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,269 mi
Last recorded73,269 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda RX-781,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 NBE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,269 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 70,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 68,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,360 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,188 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 66,188 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,947 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,947 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,842 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 65,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,683 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,365 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

patches of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,474 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,530 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,530 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,715 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 58,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,351 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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R7 NBE is a 1998 Mazda RX-7 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R7 NBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R7 NBE registered?

R7 NBE is a 1998 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is R7 NBE safe to buy?

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