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BF57 ECJ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 ECJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 75,611 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2026 75,611 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,752 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Jul 2025 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,030 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 38,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,254 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 35,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,932 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 27,027 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,027 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,881 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,881 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,410 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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BF57 ECJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF57 ECJ, 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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BF57 ECJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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