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DV57 HBY

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,907 mi
Last recorded56,907 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 HBY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 56,907 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Sill damage with slight corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2020 55,121 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Wipers split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2016 41,788 miles

Front Slight play in steering colcum

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 31 May 2016 41,788 miles

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

Front Slight play in steering colcum

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 13 May 2015 33,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,853 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 26,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,851 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,885 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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DV57 HBY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV57 HBY, 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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DV57 HBY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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