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ET07 VDC

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,305 mi
Last recorded89,305 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,305 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limits

Centre stop light only 50% working

Offside front wheel rim damaged inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2023 89,305 miles

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

Both rear tyres getting close to limits

Centre stop light only 50% working

Offside front wheel rim damaged inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,442 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 82,441 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,428 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front wheel slightly catching wheel arch liner on lock to lock

Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,421 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front wheel slightly catching wheel arch liner on lock to lock

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,816 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 69,782 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

abs light was on but then went out

Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,113 miles

nearside front tyre worn slight on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2018 58,914 miles

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))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn slight on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,597 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 15 Oct 2013 35,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 30,473 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,828 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,002 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 16,002 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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ET07 VDC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 ET07 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

ET07 VDC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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