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B15 RXB

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 77,512 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 76,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,371 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,371 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,524 miles

Rear pads low

Fail 3 Dec 2019 74,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2018 66,295 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,649 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 59,649 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,193 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 39,151 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 38,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracks /cuts

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,561 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 12,561 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,624 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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B15 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B15 RXB, 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 B15 RXB registered?

B15 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is B15 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 RXB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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