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BJ57 XYV

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,876 mi
Last recorded87,876 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XYV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,876 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 87,876 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 73,363 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,080 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 68,634 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,352 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 65,352 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,183 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 52,095 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 38,465 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,404 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,760 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 8,398 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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BJ57 XYV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

BJ57 XYV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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