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BK57 YLO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 YLO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe flange and oil level sender seal (misting of oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe slightly corroded

general underside corrosion to body

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 96,422 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

general underside corrosion to body

rear subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe flange and oil level sender seal (misting of oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 96,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,986 miles

eml on.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 68,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central joint. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 60,377 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 55,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,990 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all four tyres wearing smooth on inner edges and slightly uneven

minor damage to screen in zone A

Fail 13 Jan 2014 44,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all four tyres wearing smooth on inner edges and slightly uneven

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,772 miles

all discs corroded

headlamp washers inop

ns side repeater broken

nsf anti roll bar link signs of weakness

nsr anti roll bar link just showing signs of weakness

wiper blades smearing .ns blade split

Fail 15 Jan 2013 33,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all discs corroded

headlamp washers inop

ns side repeater broken

nsf anti roll bar link signs of weakness

nsr anti roll bar link just showing signs of weakness

nsr road spring slightly corroded

wiper blades smearing .ns blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2010 29,533 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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BK57 YLO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 BK57 YLO, 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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BK57 YLO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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