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FD56 YJR

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,144 mi
Last recorded54,144 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2018 53,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 53,844 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 53,607 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,597 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Front no. plate slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

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Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened BUSH WORN (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front seat adjust switch sticks

Fail 12 Dec 2014 44,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid hinges worn

os front seat adjust switch sticks

Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

os front seat adjustment switch sticks

Fail 9 Dec 2013 40,375 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

os front seat adjustment switch sticks

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

head light washers inop

wipers poor (smear screen)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,097 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 30,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,004 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 19,002 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 YJR is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJR, 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 FD56 YJR registered?

FD56 YJR is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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