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BJ07 KVE

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,641 mi
Last recorded97,641 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 KVE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 92,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam llb 477 (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 85,105 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 85,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 goodyear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 budget (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,999 miles

engine management light remains illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light remains illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,187 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 49,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,991 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner faces a little pitted

rear brake discs a little pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,673 miles

advise nearside sun visor does not stay in closed position keeps dropping

Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,673 miles

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

advise nearside sun visor does not stay in closed position keeps dropping

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,280 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 22,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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
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BJ07 KVE is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ07 KVE, 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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BJ07 KVE is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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