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EX57 FMC

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,887 mi
Last recorded50,887 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 FMC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 50,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,920 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 46,919 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 45,182 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension componants corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension componants corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 45,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached NSR ARB LINK BROKEN APART (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES OF FRONT DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK OR SPILLAGE ENGINE UNDERTRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF VUNERABLE AREAS/PIPES AND SUSPENSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 42,348 miles

RECOMMEND ATTN: BRAKE HOSE FERRULES, STEERING U/J, SUBFRAMES, SUMP ETC e.g. WAXOYL.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 38,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 28,833 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 23,790 miles

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

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)

n/s front tyre starting to crack on tread

o/s front tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,790 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)

n/s front tyre starting to crack on tread

o/s front tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,344 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 12,721 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 12,721 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2010 8,812 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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EX57 FMC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX57 FMC, 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 EX57 FMC registered?

EX57 FMC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is EX57 FMC safe to buy?

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