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AR07 JYK

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,677 mi
Last recorded85,677 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 JYK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 85,677 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,741 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 84,709 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2024 83,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,691 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,317 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 71,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,169 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,169 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 58,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,644 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 47,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,515 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,507 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 Jun 2011 31,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,046 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 24,687 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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AR07 JYK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR07 JYK, 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 AR07 JYK registered?

AR07 JYK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is AR07 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 JYK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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