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FM07 YVV

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 YVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,152 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,920 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing upper ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing upper ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,341 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,137 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake psds wearing thin

Fail 23 Oct 2013 69,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,410 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 63,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,718 miles

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

offside front trye worn on inner

Fail 3 Sep 2011 51,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front trye worn on inner

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,905 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FM07 YVV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FM07 YVV, 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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FM07 YVV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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