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FC03 KPL

2007 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,399 mi
Last recorded41,399 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX843,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KPL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,399 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 41,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,357 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 41,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,507 miles

ecu light on

Fail 9 Oct 2014 39,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ecu light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,829 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,829 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,250 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 34,658 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,877 miles

headlight on upper limit

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,120 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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FC03 KPL is a 2007 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 43,567 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC03 KPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FC03 KPL is a 2007 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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