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DV07 MWM

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,940 mi
Last recorded62,940 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 MWM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,940 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))

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,938 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,938 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,264 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear ARB Bushes Stretched & Worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 43,578 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S/R Shocker Blown (2.7.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Mount Collapsed (6.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear ARB Bushes Stretched & Worn (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Slight Play In N/S/R ARB Link (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Approx 2000 Miles Left (3.5.1g)

Inner Edgewear On Tyres All Round

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyres Low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Tyres On Limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,863 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 36,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,736 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2013 22,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,904 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 17,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,519 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,918 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 10,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DV07 MWM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV07 MWM, 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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DV07 MWM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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