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Mazda RX-7

Black · Petrol · 1999

S65 BAWMOT history

S65 BAW is a black petrol Mazda RX-7 first used on 1 Oct 2014. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
89,506 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 BAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 BAW was last recorded at 89,506 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,505 miles · 18 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,506 miles
  • 2021 – 89,267 miles
  • 2020 – 88,826 miles
  • 2019 – 87,642 miles
  • 2017 – 85,926 miles
  • 2016 – 83,626 miles
  • 2015 – 83,593 miles
  • 2014 – 78,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,506 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,506 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    353145449022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,505 miles (+238)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    923973244812
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,267 miles (+441)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,267 miles
    Test number
    952318227854
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears

  4. Pass88,826 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    459175163926
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Fail88,826 miles (+1,184)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    625824870518
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass87,642 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,642 miles
    Test number
    358241518506
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose, bolts not tight

  7. Fail87,641 miles (+1,715)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    413657385170
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe securing nut not fully tight (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose, bolts not tight

  8. Pass85,926 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    574247083952
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass83,626 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,626 miles
    Test number
    383401363977
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail83,617 miles (+24)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    147313708402
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail83,593 miles2 dangerous6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    834637751815
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass78,283 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,283 km
    Test number
    567531894251
    • NoteFront brake pipe contectors rounded off.

  13. Fail78,277 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,277 miles
    Test number
    209143684254
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pipe contectors rounded off.

Questions about S65 BAW

Does S65 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 BAW expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 BAW?
The MOT on S65 BAW expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 BAW done?
S65 BAW was recorded at 89,506 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 1,397 miles a year.
Has S65 BAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 BAW has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S65 BAW 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 S65 BAW find?
S65 BAW passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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