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GJ57 DPU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,643 mi
Last recorded115,643 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 DPU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,655 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,878 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,302 miles

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

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

exhaust/cat makes a light rattling noise when knocked,although emissions test passed

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,643 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 83,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,524 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,524 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,166 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ57 DPU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ57 DPU, 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 GJ57 DPU registered?

GJ57 DPU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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