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RYO 462Y

1982 Mazda RX-7

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

282,061 mi
Last recorded282,061 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Mazda RX-782,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYO 462Y
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 282,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 282,019 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 281,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 281,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 281,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 281,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 280,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 271,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 252,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 235,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 227,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 220,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 215,898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 212,012 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 211,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 209,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 204,797 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm on edge

slight corrosion in o/s/r corner

Pass 28 Jul 2006 199,280 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 199,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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RYO 462Y is a 1982 Mazda RX-7 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1982 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 82,364 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 RYO 462Y, 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 44 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYO 462Y registered?

RYO 462Y is a 1982 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 7 August 1982.

Is RYO 462Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYO 462Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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