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Mazda RX-7

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 2,616 cc

L26 NBVMOT history

L26 NBV is a grey petrol Mazda RX-7 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,210 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
133,210 km
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,152 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 NBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-7
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 NBV was last recorded at 133,210 km on 19 Apr 2022, 6 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2018: 79,656 miles, lower than 127,340 miles on 18 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,204 km · 15 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6 km
Average per year
1,152 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,210 km
  • 2021 – 131,150 km
  • 2019 – 130,751 km
  • 2016 – 126,690 km
  • 2012 – 123,715 km
  • 2011 – 122,936 km
  • 2010 – 121,573 km
  • 2009 – 118,720 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,210 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,210 km (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,210 km
    Test number
    186167126057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,204 km (+2,054)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,204 km
    Test number
    935075460252
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,150 km (+399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,150 km
    Test number
    585422475147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,751 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,751 km
    Test number
    945892956456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid warning light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNo plate lights dim
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seatbelts fitted
    • AdvisoryRusty rear sills

  5. Fail130,750 km (+182)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,750 km
    Test number
    514462649159
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid warning light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNo plate lights dim
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seatbelts fitted
    • AdvisoryRusty rear sills

  6. Fail130,568 km21 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,568 km
    Test number
    836630965264
    • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Air flow meter. (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,656 miles (-47,684)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    158282790767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,340 miles
    Test number
    375084895188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,690 km (+35)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,690 km
    Test number
    652964531508
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Fail126,655 km8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,655 km
    Test number
    296094298603
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryAdvice rear tyres worn on inner edges low
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass124,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    848311663240
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass123,715 km (+779)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    123,715 km
    Test number
    207578552227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass122,936 km (+1,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,936 km
    Test number
    118047151217
    • NoteLight under body rust

  14. Pass121,573 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    121,573 km
    Test number
    360265260244
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split on ends

  15. Fail121,573 km (+2,853)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,573 km
    Test number
    520345760271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split on ends

  16. Pass118,720 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    118,720 km
    Test number
    731602869255
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner tread

  17. Fail85,421 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,421 miles
    Test number
    364710258468
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass85,421 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,421 miles
    Test number
    722570458295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,243 miles (+5,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    854417657227
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass76,299 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,299 miles
    Test number
    741429156249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    71,055 miles
    Test number
    962952025224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 NBV

Does L26 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 NBV expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 NBV?
The MOT on L26 NBV expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 NBV done?
L26 NBV was recorded at 133,210 km at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 1,152 km a year.
Has L26 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 NBV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 NBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 NBV find?
L26 NBV passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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