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SPF 638X

1981 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

78,633 mi
Last recorded78,633 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Mazda RX-779,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 638X
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 78,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SPF 638X is a 1981 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 79,401 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 SPF 638X, 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 45 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SPF 638X registered?

SPF 638X is a 1981 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is SPF 638X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPF 638X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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