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FL07 VWG

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,296 mi
Last recorded90,296 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 VWG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 90,296 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 90,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 73,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,113 miles

Rear tyres are on 3mm of tread

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,512 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,354 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,607 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detatched from joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached from joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,777 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,171 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,906 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,703 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,365 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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FL07 VWG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

FL07 VWG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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