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WYD 916W

1981 Mazda RX-7

Red Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,181 mi
Last recorded42,181 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1981 Mazda RX-779,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYD 916W
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside and offside rear lower inner wings corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,650 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f chassis 2 small holes

n/s/f out rigger holed

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,609 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 32,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 32,563 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,322 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 24,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WYD 916W is a 1981 Mazda RX-7 in Red with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WYD 916W, 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.

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What year was WYD 916W registered?

WYD 916W is a 1981 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 17 June 1981.

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