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AX56 EOY

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 EOY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 114,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 113,775 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 113,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 113,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,995 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,267 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 111,267 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 110,874 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 110,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 108,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 106,533 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 106,533 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 104,277 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2017 104,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 99,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,415 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 87,410 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2014 76,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,068 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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AX56 EOY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX56 EOY, 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 AX56 EOY registered?

AX56 EOY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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