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FE57 LXN

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,919 mi
Last recorded110,919 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 LXN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 110,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 108,413 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 100,108 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear light lens has condensation on lens but not affecting light source

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 99,990 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,990 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,704 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,684 miles

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)

Oil leak

emmissions on high limits

undertray loose

Fail 11 Oct 2014 66,340 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Oil leak

Undertray loose

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise oil contamination detected around nearside front suspension/steering components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 52,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four brake discs rusty on inner edges

slight play in nsf steering rack arm

Fail 16 Aug 2011 42,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four brake discs rusty on inner edges

slight play in nsf steering rack arm

Fail 23 Aug 2010 28,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,781 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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FE57 LXN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FE57 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE57 LXN registered?

FE57 LXN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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