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C22 STO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,684 mi
Last recorded70,684 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 STO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,584 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,552 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

steering stiff in one direction

Fail 22 Jun 2022 61,552 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

steering stiff in one direction

Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,997 miles

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

COOLANT WARNING

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2021 59,997 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion througout vehicle

oil pressure light illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,545 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 55,312 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 55,304 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,839 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 51,839 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,766 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,766 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

o/s wiper blade deterioating

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,399 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 40,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,825 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 37,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in n.s.f wing repeater

Fail 4 Jan 2012 33,712 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in n.s.f wing repeater

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,357 miles

front number plate loose

rear brake discs slightly rusty

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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C22 STO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C22 STO, 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 C22 STO registered?

C22 STO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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