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FP07 EKV

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,186 mi
Last recorded81,186 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 EKV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp rusty but still complete

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valve stems perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 73,554 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 72,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 66,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,481 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,731 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,730 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FP07 EKV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP07 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP07 EKV registered?

FP07 EKV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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