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BA55 RXB

2007 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,734 mi
Last recorded40,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX843,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 40,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 40,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,103 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 39,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,361 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 32,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,326 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 26,324 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,408 miles

air intake hose clip missing

engine management light on

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rubber mount on offside not attatched but still adequately supported

front discs corroded on inside faces

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 16,857 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust clamp loose but not leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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BA55 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 43,567 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA55 RXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BA55 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX8, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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