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AO57 ZHK

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,700 mi
Last recorded69,700 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZHK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,931 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 63,841 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,559 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 56,067 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Shoulder and Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 53,080 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 53,078 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,018 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,253 miles

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,279 miles

Inner faces of all brake discs are corroded.

Tyre valves on rear wheels are starting to crack.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,458 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)

cut in nsr inner sidewall not to cords

front disc inner faces corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,582 miles

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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AO57 ZHK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO57 ZHK, 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 AO57 ZHK registered?

AO57 ZHK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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