MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA RX7s year 1990

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Pass percent:68.91%

(The average a petrol MAZDA RX7 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:772 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	52
Headlamp aim out of alignment	45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	26
Registration plate issues	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Rear brake binding	16
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Parking brake lever inappropriately modified \|3.1.8\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|3.1.9\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. \|3.4.1a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Anti-lock braking system component missing \|3.4.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|4.5.4 \|a\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted \|1.1.12 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at the rear and under the wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Fuel tank insecure BACK PANEL EXCESSIVLY CORRODED \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floors o/s n/s \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s inner wings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s n/s chassy \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/lower sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor plates not seam welded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Nearside Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake pipe union that goes into hose is leaking. (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated corroded & weak (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Rear Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced AND CENTRE INNER SILL AREA \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced AND REAR INNER / OUTER SILL AREA \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA RX7s year 1990

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