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FD56 YHT

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,709 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,900 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,323 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 74,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken off (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,949 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 26 Feb 2014 61,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,005 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 48,005 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,387 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 41,387 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,543 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,543 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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FD56 YHT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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