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F5 FVK

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,767 mi
Last recorded81,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 FVK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

traction control lamp illuminated

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 95w xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken on silencer connector (7.1.1)

traction control lamp illuminated

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254518 (4.1.E.1)

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)

o/s/f alloy wheel damaged

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,463 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,286 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,642 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 35,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,114 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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F5 FVK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F5 FVK, 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 F5 FVK registered?

F5 FVK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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