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ET07 VCY

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,739 mi
Last recorded70,739 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 VCY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts on limit ! (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 67,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts on limit ! (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,811 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,244 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,466 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,462 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,322 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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ET07 VCY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ET07 VCY, 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 ET07 VCY registered?

ET07 VCY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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