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S873 BKP

2003 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,139 mi
Last recorded72,139 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-785,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 BKP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,139 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,165 miles

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

drivers washer jet is blocked, ns jet covers the os.

Pass 14 May 2013 57,912 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 57,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 55,005 miles

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

oil is leaking from oil cooler

Pass 25 May 2011 52,326 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 48,949 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 48,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,309 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 45,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 41,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 37,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,063 miles

n/s wiper split

Fail 18 May 2006 31,007 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S873 BKP is a 2003 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,038 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 S873 BKP, 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 23 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S873 BKP registered?

S873 BKP is a 2003 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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