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FG07 XWH

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,710 mi
Last recorded50,710 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XWH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 50,710 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 50,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 48,227 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,794 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 46,794 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,562 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 46,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Nearside body damage noted to n s sill area

child seats fitted to n s front and o s rear, unable to check adult seat belts

Fail 13 Apr 2016 43,867 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage

Nearside body damage noted to n s sill area

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

child seats fitted to n s front and o s rear, unable to check adult seat belts

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer wall slightly damaged on n s front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 39,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,976 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,681 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,212 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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FG07 XWH is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG07 XWH, 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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FG07 XWH is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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