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AD56 TZA

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,711 mi
Last recorded98,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 TZA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 92,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f shocker corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,844 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,844 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,200 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 75,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,224 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 58,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 50,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 50,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,466 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,110 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,286 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 29,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AD56 TZA is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 44,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD56 TZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD56 TZA registered?

AD56 TZA is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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