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Mazda RX-7 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,149 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,149 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 83% of Mazda RX-7 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and suspension.
83%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 90% of peers
+22.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,149 tests · fleet 61%
83%
Where the RX-7 fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on tyres, suspension, visibility.
Share of 13 years and older Mazda RX-7 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Mazda RX-7 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mazda RX-7 holds up well for its age: 83% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 90% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mazda RX-7?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mazda RX-7 in 2024: 13 years and older, 83%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mazda RX-7 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mazda RX-7 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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