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FD56 YJP

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 YJP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 66,896 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake hoses ferrules and on some suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 65,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 60,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,857 miles

Both outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded.

Front Both Shock covers detached and split.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,173 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

Front Headlights cloudy

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 52,173 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

Front Headlights cloudy

Front Registration plate insecure Reglued. (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,943 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 42,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 42,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,313 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 14 Nov 2014 40,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 40,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,600 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,332 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 29,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,143 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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FD56 YJP is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJP, 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 YJP is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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