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XLJ 181X

1981 Mazda RX-7

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,845 mi
Last recorded125,845 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Mazda RX-779,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 181X
MakeMazda
ModelRX-7
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 125,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2025 125,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 119,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,987 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,950 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 117,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,420 miles

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.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,420 miles

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.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 117,419 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 117,235 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,998 miles

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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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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