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DN57 FBJ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,074 mi
Last recorded73,074 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 FBJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2022 73,074 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 60,949 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 60,925 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))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 58,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,142 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 54,057 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box slightly damaged

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust back box slightly damaged

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,314 miles

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

backbox exhaust clamp broken

Fail 23 Mar 2015 41,314 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

backbox exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer clamp broken

exhaust support ( rubber ) missing at rear diff area

kat lower shield loose

o.s.r. inner wing trim insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer clamp broken

exhaust support ( rubber ) missing at rear diff area

kat lower shield loose

o.s.r. inner wing trim insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2012 26,994 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,955 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 22,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,266 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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DN57 FBJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN57 FBJ, 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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DN57 FBJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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