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R7 RXT

2008 Mazda RX-7

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,810 mi
Last recorded82,810 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-786,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 RXT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 82,572 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 82,558 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 82,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link top bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 81,988 miles

battery loose

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2021 81,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 81,688 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 21 Jan 2019 81,333 miles

Front brake pads nearly touching squeel springs

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 81,024 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold stable RPM (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 80,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 79,865 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,495 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 78,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,103 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 76,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,061 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,061 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,162 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 RXT is a 2008 Mazda RX-7 in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 86,640 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 RXT, 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 18 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R7 RXT registered?

R7 RXT is a 2008 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is R7 RXT safe to buy?

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