1996 Mazda Rx-7 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1996 perform at MOT as they age
30 years
Current Age
71.9%
Latest Pass Rate
32
Total Tests (All Years)
90,468 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2017
71.9%
Age (yrs) 21Tests 32Avg Mileage 90,468Top Failure Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 59.4%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1996 Mazda Rx-7, with age trends.
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
59.4%
— Consistent
Tyres
37.5%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
31.3%
— Consistent
Suspension
28.1%
— Consistent
Brakes
25.0%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 59.4% (21 yrs) | 59.4% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 37.5% (21 yrs) | 37.5% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 31.3% (21 yrs) | 31.3% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 28.1% (21 yrs) | 28.1% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 25.0% (21 yrs) | 25.0% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mazda Rx-7 cars manufactured in 1996 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2017 to 2017, covering 32 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.