Mazda RX-7
Registered from 1990 to 2017.
About this model
The Mazda RX-7 is a sports car which was manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1978 to 2002 across three generations. It has a front mid engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and uses a compact and lightweight Wankel rotary engine.
From the Wikipedia article Mazda RX-7, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1990 2.4 petrol. 8 of 34 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 50% | 4 |
| Suspension | 38% | 3 |
| Visibility | 25% | 2 |
| Brakes | 13% | 1 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 13% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A mandatory tell-tale for main beam headlamp or rear fog lamp missing or inoperative
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 38% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Brakes — 13% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Lights and electrics — 50% of its failures
- A battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit
- A mandatory tell-tale for main beam headlamp or rear fog lamp missing or inoperative
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 25% of its failures
- Seat belts and airbags — 13% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired