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FH56 SPZ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 SPZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 129,336 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 129,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 62,167 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,929 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 58,929 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,721 miles

Both headlamp lenses dull

Front brake disc's corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,721 miles

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

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

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

Both headlamp lenses dull

Front brake disc's corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,742 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 38,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,370 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 30,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 27,328 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 27,328 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,615 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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FH56 SPZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH56 SPZ, 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 FH56 SPZ registered?

FH56 SPZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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