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EJ07 XGX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 XGX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 121,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Bind after brake test (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unable to spin rear wheels

Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,564 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 98,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,866 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,813 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,515 miles

various cuts in n/s front tyre outer side wall

windscreen stone chip damage drivers side

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,080 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F Tyre on legal limit on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 39,506 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F Tyre on legal limit on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,916 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,916 miles

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

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

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 XGX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGX, 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 EJ07 XGX registered?

EJ07 XGX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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