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AP56 JJU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 JJU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,103 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,991 miles

front wipers smear screen

steering wheel steering lock nw

Fail 4 Mar 2013 43,991 miles

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)

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)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smear screen

steering wheel steering lock nw

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,060 miles

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

both front tyres cracked in tread area

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

exhaust clamp rusted away and loose

small chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2012 39,060 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked in tread area

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

exhaust clamp rusted away and loose

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,225 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
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AP56 JJU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP56 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

AP56 JJU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 February 2007.

Is AP56 JJU safe to buy?

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