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AP03 LEE

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LEE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,997 miles

Bonnet spacers insecure

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Fail 2 Jun 2021 68,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet spacers insecure

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,160 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 65,160 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,230 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,188 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,201 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near/side and off/side 225/45 ZR 18 rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,629 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,885 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 46,882 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,081 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 44,081 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,643 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 40,421 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 40,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 34,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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AP03 LEE is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP03 LEE, 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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AP03 LEE is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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