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FE57 RLV

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,209 mi
Last recorded50,209 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 RLV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil due for change (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp has condensation

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,644 miles

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged no cord expossed 225/45/18

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall cut cords not expossed

Offside Front tyre tread low and cracking within tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge due for change

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,456 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,456 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,450 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 27,446 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,006 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 24,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,432 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 19,429 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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FE57 RLV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

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

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