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AK07 KXU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,133 mi
Last recorded104,133 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 KXU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,871 miles

Engine management light came on during mot test?

General corrosion under car!

Fail 24 Jun 2017 100,846 miles

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

General corrosion under car!

Fail 17 Apr 2017 100,815 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

eml on

underneath of vehicle excessively corroded on suspension parts

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,557 miles

m.i.l light on

strut brace insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

m.i.l light on

strut brace insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,524 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Sump corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,959 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)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,112 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AK07 KXU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK07 KXU, 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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AK07 KXU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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