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Mazda RX-7

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 2,600 cc

L3 RXTMOT history

L3 RXT is a green petrol Mazda RX-7 first used on 8 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,970 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-7
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RXT was last recorded at 126,970 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,130 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
840 miles
Average per year
2,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,970 miles
  • 2025 – 126,130 miles
  • 2023 – 124,600 miles
  • 2016 – 123,148 miles
  • 2015 – 121,819 miles
  • 2014 – 120,353 miles
  • 2013 – 117,944 miles
  • 2012 – 115,893 miles
  • 2011 – 112,459 miles
  • 2010 – 109,598 miles
  • 2009 – 105,552 miles
  • 2008 – 104,949 miles
  • 2006 – 90,256 miles
  • 2005 – 82,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,970 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,970 miles (+840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,970 miles
    Test number
    851890677863
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass126,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,130 miles
    Test number
    482632011924
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail126,130 miles (+1,530)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,130 miles
    Test number
    851759712977
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass124,600 miles (+1,452)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,600 miles
    Test number
    573888646483
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bearing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner bumper mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass123,148 miles (+1,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    814052658122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  6. Pass121,819 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,819 miles
    Test number
    726226895144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty

  7. Fail121,819 miles (+1,466)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,819 miles
    Test number
    127786795178
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty

  8. Pass120,353 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    120,353 miles
    Test number
    258920264138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail120,299 miles (+2,355)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,299 miles
    Test number
    899446854197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail117,944 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    206418743401
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low

  11. Pass117,944 miles (+2,051)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    545178543189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low

  12. Pass115,893 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,893 miles
    Test number
    529228412111
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear lower inner sills becoming corroded

  13. Fail115,748 km4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,748 km
    Test number
    916539402102
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear lower inner sills becoming corroded

  14. Pass112,459 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,459 miles
    Test number
    137644001167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,425 miles (+2,827)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,425 miles
    Test number
    416157691080
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass109,598 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,598 miles
    Test number
    122023910152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,552 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    105,552 miles
    Test number
    212168919450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,949 miles (+14,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,949 miles
    Test number
    353392588051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass90,256 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    622341466323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    460334465467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 RXT

Does L3 RXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RXT is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 RXT?
The MOT on L3 RXT is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 RXT done?
L3 RXT was recorded at 126,970 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,178 miles a year.
Has L3 RXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RXT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 RXT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L3 RXT find?
L3 RXT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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