1998 Mazda RX-7 1.3L Petrol · N8 RXR
1998 Mazda RX-7 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 107,617 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-7
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N8 RXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 107,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N8 RXR Mileage History
- 09/10/2023105,351 mi
- 16/10/2023105,359 mi+8 mi
- 06/11/2024106,645 mi+1,286 mi
- 15/11/2024106,656 mi+11 mi
- 04/11/2025107,617 mi+961 mi
Average of roughly 1,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N8 RXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Rx-7 (N8 RXR) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Body component insecure inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
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