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FL07 KFW

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,166 mi
Last recorded60,166 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 KFW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,166 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/SAND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,669 miles

BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 24 May 2019 49,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S AND N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 16 May 2018 48,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 48,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cut to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 46,974 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 46,972 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,882 miles

Nearside Rear side wall badly perished

Offside Rear side wall badly perished

Fail 5 May 2016 43,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear side wall badly perished

Offside Rear side wall badly perished

Pass 5 May 2015 39,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,437 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 38,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,609 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,656 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
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FL07 KFW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL07 KFW, 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 FL07 KFW registered?

FL07 KFW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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