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BL07 VFT

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,264 mi
Last recorded81,264 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 VFT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,264 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 81,243 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm All four. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise general corrosion.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,839 miles

covers and trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 62,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,039 miles

rear exhaust box clamp corroded through

underside body heat shield loose

Fail 9 Sep 2016 55,039 miles

front brake binding nearside (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust box clamp corroded through

underside body heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,042 miles

rear view mirror watermarked

Fail 8 Aug 2014 47,042 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear view mirror watermarked

nearside front tyre sidewall split but not showing cords

Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,315 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,315 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 34,391 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,034 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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BL07 VFT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL07 VFT, 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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BL07 VFT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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