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Mazda RX-7

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,616 cc

T638 DCDMOT history

T638 DCD is a blue petrol Mazda RX-7 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
80,020 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,616 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T638 DCD was last recorded at 80,020 miles on 8 May 2026, 647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,373 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
647 miles
Average per year
872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,020 miles
  • 2024 – 79,373 miles
  • 2023 – 79,038 miles
  • 2022 – 78,107 miles
  • 2021 – 76,230 miles
  • 2020 – 76,196 miles
  • 2019 – 75,856 miles
  • 2018 – 74,800 miles
  • 2016 – 72,750 miles
  • 2015 – 70,515 miles
  • 2013 – 68,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,020 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,020 miles (+647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,020 miles
    Test number
    533597675493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass79,373 miles (+335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,373 miles
    Test number
    927316478476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,038 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,038 miles
    Test number
    739549824485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,950 miles (+843)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,950 miles
    Test number
    437688903561
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass78,107 miles (+23)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,107 miles
    Test number
    884576829221
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,084 miles (+1,854)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,084 miles
    Test number
    505733232440
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,230 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    373964996712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,196 miles (+340)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    920096250144
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield missing - no risk of fire
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel smell at rear of car

  9. Pass75,856 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,856 miles
    Test number
    645291297744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail75,830 miles (+1,030)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,830 miles
    Test number
    306744510978
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,800 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    308503258901
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seatbelts slow to retract
    • AdvisorySlight play detected at nearside front wheel

  12. Fail74,800 miles (+2,050)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    643773529693
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seatbelts slow to retract
    • AdvisorySlight play detected at nearside front wheel

  13. Pass72,750 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,750 miles
    Test number
    453622007230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail72,750 miles (+2,235)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,750 miles
    Test number
    392696079038
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass70,515 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    972145596219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,816 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,816 miles
    Test number
    679215383125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    939895222166
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T638 DCD

Does T638 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T638 DCD is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T638 DCD?
The MOT on T638 DCD is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T638 DCD done?
T638 DCD was recorded at 80,020 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 872 miles a year.
Has T638 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 DCD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T638 DCD 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 T638 DCD find?
T638 DCD passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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