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AP56 YYC

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 YYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 99,800 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 99,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,094 miles

Central Exhaust crossbeam damaged

Central Front under-tray bolts missing

Nearside Front Patton only just passed test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,486 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mounting bracket damaged and not attached on n/s of vehicle floor pan (rattling also) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f drop link upper and lower joint boots split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r drop link upper and lower joint boots split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f drop link upper and lower joint boots split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r drop link upper and lower joint boots split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 92,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust mounting bracket damaged and not attached on n/s of vehicle floor pan (rattling also) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f drop link upper and lower joint boots split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r drop link upper and lower joint boots split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f drop link upper and lower joint boots split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r drop link upper and lower joint boots split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 86,839 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 86,838 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40zr18 92w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split to cords and braking up on inner edge dangerous to drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40zr18 92w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 YYC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

AP56 YYC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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