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BP57 LWK

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,483 mi
Last recorded78,483 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 LWK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,238 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 75,238 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2019 67,817 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,662 miles

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

Front brakes binding

engine covered not allowing full inspection

exhaust very rusty

underside rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,662 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brakes binding

engine covered not allowing full inspection

exhaust very rusty

underside rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,570 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,690 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 22,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,172 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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BP57 LWK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BP57 LWK, 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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BP57 LWK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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