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FY07 HDX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,607 mi
Last recorded80,607 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 HDX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 80,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle piece blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner cill has 2 welding patches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 80,304 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 80,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,027 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WALLS CRACKING

Fail 30 Sep 2019 75,027 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WALLS CRACKING

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak MIDDLE SECTION EXHAUST (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BROKEN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement REAR WHEELS (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,428 miles

exhaust leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,244 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 72,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,024 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,637 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,605 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 45,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,232 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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FY07 HDX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY07 HDX, 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 FY07 HDX registered?

FY07 HDX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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