MAZDA RX-7 MOT Pass Rate
87.9% of 1,240 MAZDA RX-7 MOT tests pass.
The RX-7 passes its MOT 87.9% of the time — well above the average across all MAZDA models, which sits at 77.9%.
The MAZDA RX-7 passes its MOT 87.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 96.2% at 6–10 years to 87.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (21) | 21 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 96.2% | 53 | 66,284 miles |
| 10–15 years | 90.5% | 42 | 68,970 miles |
| 15+ years | 87.6% | 1,117 | 76,815 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA RX-7
The most common reason the MAZDA RX-7 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 72.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 72.1% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 60.7% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 18.4% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.4% | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |
| Brakes | 16.4% | Excessively binding |
| Visibility | 11.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 10.0% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Steering | 4.5% | Attachment defective |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate