1988 Mazda Rx7 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1988 perform at MOT as they age
38 years
Current Age
50.0%
Latest Pass Rate
34
Total Tests (All Years)
79,958 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
2009High Fail Rate
50.0%
Age (yrs) 21Tests 34Avg Mileage 79,958Top Failure Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 35.3%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1988 Mazda Rx7, with age trends.
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
35.3%
— Consistent
Brakes
29.4%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
29.4%
— Consistent
Suspension
20.6%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
14.7%
— 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 | 35.3% (21 yrs) | 35.3% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 29.4% (21 yrs) | 29.4% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 29.4% (21 yrs) | 29.4% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 20.6% (21 yrs) | 20.6% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 14.7% (21 yrs) | 14.7% (21 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mazda Rx7 cars manufactured in 1988 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 34 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.