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DV57 WTT

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,267 mi
Last recorded103,267 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 WTT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 103,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 102,696 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,536 miles

both front headlamp aims poor

Fail 17 May 2018 100,534 miles

Emissions not tested not completed (7.3.A.1)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp aims poor

eml on

Pass 3 May 2017 92,293 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2016 79,022 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 79,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive cannot emission test due to both rear tail pipes detached (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box both rear pipes rusted off (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box u clamp rusting away

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,818 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2014 65,818 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,254 miles

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

offside front wing repeater lamp, lense missing

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Mar 2013 50,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front wing repeater lamp, lense missing

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,216 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

traction control lamp on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,123 miles

front brake pads wearing low, will need replacing in the near future

Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,119 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low, will need replacing in the near future

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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DV57 WTT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV57 WTT, 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 WTT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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