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EO57 AEX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Purple Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,331 mi
Last recorded71,331 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 AEX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 108,404 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,166 miles

undertrays ftted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,743 miles

clunk on front suspention unable to locate

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bumper and wings loose but not at risk from becoming detached

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

High level brake light missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Positive battery wire poorly crimped

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

boot full so couldn't check boot area

n/s and o/s front and rear inner wheel arch covers missing

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 68,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s front (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with the brake lights (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with the fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

boot full so couldn't check boot area

n/s and o/s front and rear inner wheel arch covers missing

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,924 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,924 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 64,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 100,231 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,563 miles

Front tyres perished

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

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

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

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

Offside front wiper split

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,511 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,738 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,752 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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EO57 AEX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Purple with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO57 AEX, 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 EO57 AEX registered?

EO57 AEX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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