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AP56 JKJ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,636 mi
Last recorded76,636 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 JKJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 76,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .701 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 301 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,400 miles

light corrosion on front brake discs pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,761 miles

rear tyres nearing legal limit & perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,600 miles

rear brake pads very low & discs surface corrosion on inner face

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,426 miles

surface corrosion on inner brake discs

Fail 6 Feb 2015 48,426 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on inner brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,162 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,110 miles

both front wiper blades poor wipe

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,046 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
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AP56 JKJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JKJ, 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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AP56 JKJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 February 2007.

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