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FM56 FVL

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,362 mi
Last recorded72,362 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 FVL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General surface corrosion to rear of chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 67,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components has corrosion, underbody has corrosion, nearside body panels has corrosion, oil sump has corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,057 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,125 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 55,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,700 miles

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

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

Under vehicle surface corrosion.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 49,700 miles

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

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

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

Under vehicle surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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

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

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

Some under vehicle components are starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 48,415 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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

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

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

Some under vehicle components are starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 43,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,525 miles

coolant lamp on

Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

coolant lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,054 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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FM56 FVL is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM56 FVL, 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 FM56 FVL registered?

FM56 FVL is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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