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EJ07 XGR

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,843 mi
Last recorded42,843 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 XGR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,843 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 42,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard has been removed (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,039 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 38,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,631 miles

Both outer sills have lower plastic covers fitted.

Engine covers fitted.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Side lamp not working.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 27,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Both outer sills have lower plastic covers fitted.

Engine covers fitted.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Side lamp not working.

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,850 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 23,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 21,036 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 21,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 14,746 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise all four tyre treads are cracking but not to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,715 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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EJ07 XGR is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ07 XGR, 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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EJ07 XGR is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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