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FY57 XDD

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,294 mi
Last recorded63,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XDD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre valve very perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre valve very perished

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyre valves perished

Fail 24 May 2018 59,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside number plate not working

Pass 17 May 2017 54,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 44,873 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 44,862 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both windscreen wipers smear

Fail 9 May 2016 44,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,483 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 43,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake fluid reservoir close to the minimum mark

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 40,162 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,541 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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FY57 XDD is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY57 XDD, 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 FY57 XDD registered?

FY57 XDD is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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