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FP07 THN

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,390 mi
Last recorded99,390 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 THN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2020 99,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

underneath vehicle has been sprayed with black paint to cover rust and corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,301 miles

Front Both wheel hubs have surface corrosion.

Front Subframe has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a split dust boot.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a split dust boot.

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2019 99,301 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Both wheel hubs have surface corrosion.

Front Subframe has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a split dust boot.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a split dust boot.

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,219 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 98,211 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,048 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,327 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 85,272 miles

MIL light on

coolant light on

rear roll bar links worn

vacuum hose adrift in engine bay

Fail 7 May 2014 85,272 miles

MIL light on

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

coolant light on

rear roll bar links worn

vacuum hose adrift in engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,301 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 56,177 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 May 2011 56,177 miles

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

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

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 13 May 2010 52,208 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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FP07 THN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 THN, 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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FP07 THN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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