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BJ57 GZS

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,626 mi
Last recorded65,626 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 GZS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake sticky

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 65,464 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake sticky

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,003 miles

steering system slightly tight when steering right

Fail 26 Mar 2021 61,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

steering system slightly tight when steering right

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering system slightly tight when steering right

Fail 2 Jun 2018 60,885 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

steering slightly tight when steering right

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,536 miles

o/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,657 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os wiper slightly smeering

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds limiting access to preacribed areas / items

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,767 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 26,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 26,721 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BJ57 GZS 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 BJ57 GZS, 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 BJ57 GZS registered?

BJ57 GZS is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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