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DY57 ESV

2007 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,398 mi
Last recorded67,398 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX843,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 ESV
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,398 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 67,398 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,317 miles

Nearside Front oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,838 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp leveling light on (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Front wipers split on ends

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 48,646 miles

Both front tyres slightly perrished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,646 miles

Both front tyres slightly perrished

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 43,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,600 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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DY57 ESV is a 2007 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 43,567 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY57 ESV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY57 ESV registered?

DY57 ESV is a 2007 Mazda RX8, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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