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C6 UPA

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,691 mi
Last recorded71,691 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 UPA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 71,691 miles

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

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

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

corrosion underside and rear subframe

Pass 2 Jun 2023 66,878 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 33,625 miles

corrison under car

Pass 7 Mar 2020 32,500 miles

nsr/osr coil spring corroded

nsr/osr tyres geting close to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,257 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened lower ball joint detached (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 44,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 44,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,835 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,128 miles

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

Front tyres (both sides) rubber deteriorated and scrubbed on inner shoulders.

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 32,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front tyres (both sides) rubber deteriorated and scrubbed on inner shoulders.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,610 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 26,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 22,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 11,922 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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C6 UPA is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 C6 UPA, 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 C6 UPA registered?

C6 UPA is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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