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DY57 XMC

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,602 mi
Last recorded77,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 XMC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever close to no reserve travel

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,246 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 77,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,008 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Parking brake near end of its travel

Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,008 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake near end of its travel

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,773 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,655 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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DY57 XMC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY57 XMC, 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 DY57 XMC registered?

DY57 XMC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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