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BG57 XLH

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,771 mi
Last recorded64,771 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 XLH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,216 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades start to split.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 60,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades start to split.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 58,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2012 49,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,677 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)

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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BG57 XLH is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG57 XLH, 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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BG57 XLH is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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