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GF57 AKJ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,843 mi
Last recorded97,843 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 AKJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,843 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,712 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering shaft u/joint very slight stiffness.

o/s/r n/s/r tir rod dust boot perished

Pass 21 Jan 2019 86,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 86,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,384 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 78,384 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,918 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 72,918 miles

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

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,093 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 62,092 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,997 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,193 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,872 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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GF57 AKJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GF57 AKJ, 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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GF57 AKJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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