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GJ07 TCO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,879 mi
Last recorded78,879 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 TCO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,879 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,441 miles

Coolant level warning light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level sensor on sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 71,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,777 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn, tyre showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn, tyre showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,712 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 60,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,519 miles

advise rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside repeator slightly cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,561 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside repeator slightly cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GJ07 TCO 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ07 TCO, 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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GJ07 TCO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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