MOT Status
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125,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various corrosion underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various corrosion underside of vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various corrosion to underside of vehicle
GENERAL CORROSION
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
light corrosion on underbody
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
light corrosion on underbody
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside front steering idler has slight play.
Offside seatbelt prescribed area slightly damaged.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight play in nearside steering idler.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner & outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))
Slight play in nearside steering idler .
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-7?
Based on 26,447 MOT tests across 3,809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XLJ 181X is a 1981 Mazda RX-7 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XLJ 181X, 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 XLJ 181X registered?
XLJ 181X is a 1981 Mazda RX-7, first registered on 7 August 1981.
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