Mazda Rx-7
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 893 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
893
Best Year
1996 (100%)
Years Covered
15
About the Mazda Rx-7
The Mazda Rx-7 has been tested 893 times in 2026 MOT data across 15 model years (1990 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 32 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 79%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The MAZDA RX-7 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 85,348 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 87,678 miles.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Rx-7 performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2007 detailsHow reliable is the Mazda Rx-7?
Mazda Rx-7 by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 95% | 38 | 87,678 mi | |
| 2006 | 81% | 36 | 65,339 mi | |
| 2005 | 86% | 70 | 84,482 mi | |
| 2004 | 96% | 68 | 61,591 mi | |
| 2003 | 97% | 110 | 72,480 mi | |
| 2000 | 79% | 43 | 64,823 mi | |
| 1999 | 84% | 51 | 63,297 mi | |
| 1998 | 80% | 44 | 66,278 mi | |
| 1996 | 100% | 32 | 69,028 mi | |
| 1995 | 96% | 57 | 69,661 mi | |
| 1994 | 88% | 33 | 69,342 mi | |
| 1993 | 83% | 104 | 84,869 mi | |
| 1992 | 89% | 76 | 76,722 mi | |
| 1991 | 82% | 34 | 70,478 mi | |
| 1990 | 86% | 97 | 85,348 mi |
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