What year Mazda Rx 7 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1999 Mazda Rx 7 has the highest pass rate at 79.3%, out of 121 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda Rx 7 MOT failures?

The most common Mazda Rx 7 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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3,507 vehicles · MOT data 1984–1999 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1999

79.3% first-test pass rate · 121 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1988

62.0% first-test pass rate · 110 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1999	79.3%	72,884 mi	121
1997	79.0%	79,398 mi	115
1996	77.4%	82,110 mi	153
1995	73.7%	84,593 mi	336
1994	73.0%	82,530 mi	392
1993	70.0%	89,310 mi	547
1992	71.1%	93,044 mi	940
1991	69.3%	85,522 mi	119
1990	71.9%	93,260 mi	206
1989	72.1%	98,137 mi	209
1988	62.0%	90,306 mi	110
1985	67.7%	86,993 mi	133
1984	73.5%	89,371 mi	126

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