MAZDA RX-71992 · 1.3L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available history, though the data is now obsolete for current safety assessment. The last recorded test on 18 June 2010 at 105,868 miles passed with only an advisory for a rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This indicates that the vehicle was mechanically sound as of sixteen years ago, but the lack of any records for the subsequent sixteen years means the current structural and mechanical integrity is entirely unverified. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 34-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. Between March 2006 and June 2010, the car covered 24,778 miles, suggesting consistent but light annual use. However, the significant gap in MOT records starting after 2010 suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods or been kept off the road. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished fluid seals, and internal corrosion within brake lines, regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as these showed recurring issues in the past. Records from 2006 and 2009 flagged persistent play in tie bar ball joints, anti-roll bar linkages, and upper suspension arm bushes. The 2009 test also noted scored rear brake discs. Given the age of the RX-7 and the long hiatus in testing, specific attention is required for structural rust in the sills, arches, and floor pans, as these are common failure points for this model that accelerate when a vehicle is not driven regularly.