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DY07 BVJ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,432 mi
Last recorded96,432 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 BVJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2019 96,432 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,234 miles

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

Oil leak engine lower sump pan corroding ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 82,234 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine lower sump pan corroding ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,198 miles

Oil leak engine lower sump pan corroding ()

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 18 Nov 2016 77,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine lower sump pan corroding ()

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,684 miles

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

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

mil on

undercovers fitted

wear on front brake disc

Fail 16 Nov 2015 68,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

mil on

undercovers fitted

wear on front brake disc

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,029 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,029 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,055 miles

offside front tyre has minor damage to sidewall

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust rattly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,494 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,349 miles

nearside rear tyre cut and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre cut and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2011 35,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,196 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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DY07 BVJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DY07 BVJ, 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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What year was DY07 BVJ registered?

DY07 BVJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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