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DY07 BVO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,540 mi
Last recorded81,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 BVO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,514 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly worn in centre of tread

offside rear tyre cut to inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,746 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,231 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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 BVO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DY07 BVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY07 BVO registered?

DY07 BVO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is DY07 BVO safe to buy?

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