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DN57 XEG

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,182 mi
Last recorded77,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 XEG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 77,182 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 77,140 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough lower u/j seized (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 71,231 miles

Nearside Front engine mount securing bolt missing but still secure

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil light illuminated

Fail 27 Apr 2022 71,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front engine mount securing bolt missing but still secure

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil light illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,833 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,380 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 59,380 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,702 miles

Outstanding vehicle manufacturer recall active.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,755 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 42,171 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 42,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,910 miles

ns/r tyre getting close to limit 225/45r18

os/r tyre getting low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Nov 2015 35,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

ns/r tyre getting close to limit 225/45r18

os/r tyre getting low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,205 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 26,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,642 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 12,765 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2010 11,811 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
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DN57 XEG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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