1997 Mazda RX-7 1.3L Petrol · R387 BLC
1997 Mazda RX-7 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 111,678 km. MOT valid until 23/06/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-7
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 111,678 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1300cc
R387 BLC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 111,678 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R387 BLC Odometer History
- 04/09/2023110,972 km
- 29/05/2024111,012 km+40 km
- 25/06/2025111,280 km+268 km
- 18/06/2026111,678 km+398 km
Average of roughly 253 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R387 BLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Rx-7 (R387 BLC) between September 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan/ inner sill exce”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
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