MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA RX7s year 1993

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Pass percent:66.60%

(The average a petrol MAZDA RX7 year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:2,006 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	156
Registration plate issues	89
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	73
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	72
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	72
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	69
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	62
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	52
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	35
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	27
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	17
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear brake binding	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
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))	4
Offside 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))	4
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake excessively fluctuating	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	156
Registration plate issues	89
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	73
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	72
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	72
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	69
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	62
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	52
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	35
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	27
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	17
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear brake binding	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
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))	4
Offside 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))	4
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake excessively fluctuating	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA RX7s year 1993

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