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FV57 JXY

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,705 mi
Last recorded43,705 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 JXY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,705 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 covered with surface rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,575 miles

emissions only just met

eml light on

Fail 15 Jul 2016 43,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.90 (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 250ppm (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs rusty

eml light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,870 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily to 0mm on inner edge - lowest MOT testable tread depth is 1.6mm 225/45R18W91

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

Offside front tyre worn heavily to 0mm on inner edge - lowest MOT testable tread depth is 1.6mm 225/45R18W91

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,017 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)

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
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FV57 JXY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FV57 JXY, 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 FV57 JXY registered?

FV57 JXY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is FV57 JXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 JXY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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