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Mazda RX-7 MOT Results

76.6% pass rate
from 145 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda RX-7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.69% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.69% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.69% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.69% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.69% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.69% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.69% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.69% fail on Hose
      • 0.69% fail on Pipe
    • 0.69% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.69% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.69% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition
    • 0.69% fail on Seats
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.69% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.69% fail on Steering play
      • 0.69% fail on Steering box
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.69% fail on Tyres
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth
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