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BX56 EWS

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,888 mi
Last recorded62,888 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 EWS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 62,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 60,196 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 60,196 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 56,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 53,411 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,456 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,066 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 45,964 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 40,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear inner sills and sill lips have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

both inner sill lips have surface corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2017 32,233 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both side sill lips have slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight blow on catalytic convertor

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,603 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 23,603 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres deteriorated in tread groves

Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,305 miles

advise to have wheel alignment checked

all 4 tyres slightly deteriorated

all 4 tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,130 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 13,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 5,615 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 5,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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BX56 EWS is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX56 EWS, 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 BX56 EWS registered?

BX56 EWS is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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