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BB57 RXB

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,206 mi
Last recorded39,206 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB57 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 39,206 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres also close to 10 years old date code 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

streering heavier on a right lock than a left

Fail 22 May 2025 39,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres also close to 10 years old date code 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

streering heavier on a right lock than a left

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,212 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,696 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 28,696 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,908 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,089 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 21,089 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 14,873 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,466 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 11,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BB57 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BB57 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 BB57 RXB registered?

BB57 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BB57 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB57 RXB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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