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AP56 EKA

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,950 mi
Last recorded123,950 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 EKA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 123,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,445 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 117,440 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,820 miles

Nearside front floor\inner sill corroded

both front shockers corroded on the lower bracket

engine and gearbox oil leak

front subframe corroded

offside inner sill/floor corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 7 Dec 2021 110,815 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting off inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside front floor\inner sill corroded

both front shockers corroded on the lower bracket

engine and gearbox oil leak

front subframe corroded

offside inner sill/floor corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,146 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,270 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs are corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

middle section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2017 81,268 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs are corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

middle section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,946 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,743 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 36,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,649 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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AP56 EKA is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP56 EKA, 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 AP56 EKA registered?

AP56 EKA is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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