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FX57 YMT

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,389 mi
Last recorded62,389 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 YMT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 62,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' sat nav on screen (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' toys hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,964 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,798 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,156 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,281 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 35,275 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)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,825 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,804 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,518 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
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FX57 YMT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX57 YMT, 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 FX57 YMT registered?

FX57 YMT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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