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BT07 NCO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 NCO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,976 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH N/S And O/S Rubbers Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Has Light Corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2026 102,976 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH N/S And O/S Rubbers Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Has Light Corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,175 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 102,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,391 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 100,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,925 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 95,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,642 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,101 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 54,101 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,454 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,710 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 26,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,598 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 19,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BT07 NCO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT07 NCO, 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 BT07 NCO registered?

BT07 NCO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 July 2007.

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