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EO57 AFA

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,594 mi
Last recorded40,594 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 AFA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 40,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 39,980 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 39,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,790 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 32,413 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 32,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,890 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,608 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 27,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,874 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,041 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,898 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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EO57 AFA is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

EO57 AFA is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is EO57 AFA safe to buy?

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