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WD51 LWJ

2001 Mazda RX-7

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda RX-773,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LWJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 77,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 75,439 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,570 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,774 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear Noise from rear possible anti roll bar links

Fail 11 Jan 2022 73,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Handbrake travel high

Rear Noise from rear possible anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,001 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 72,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,640 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,630 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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WD51 LWJ is a 2001 Mazda RX-7 in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mazda RX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 73,093 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 WD51 LWJ, 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 25 years old, this Mazda RX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD51 LWJ registered?

WD51 LWJ is a 2001 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is WD51 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD51 LWJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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