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BL56 UWT

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,646 mi
Last recorded82,646 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 UWT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,646 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 82,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 85,953 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,653 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,932 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,920 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,327 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 79,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,787 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 75,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,785 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,785 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbed off on inner edges slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2011 58,387 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,000 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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BL56 UWT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BL56 UWT, 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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BL56 UWT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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