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FD56 OHT

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 OHT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 99,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,801 miles

headlamps deteriorated

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,680 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 95,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 91,043 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 91,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,914 miles

oil level low

Fail 4 Mar 2020 87,907 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,114 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,769 miles

Front steering link to column staring to corrode

Fail 13 Feb 2018 78,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front steering link to column staring to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,738 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 74,737 miles

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,347 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,475 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,328 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,573 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,941 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 49,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,991 miles

Front discs starting to wear on inner

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,991 miles

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

Front discs starting to wear on inner

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,852 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
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FD56 OHT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD56 OHT, 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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FD56 OHT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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