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GJ57 VEM

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,819 mi
Last recorded67,819 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 VEM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,485 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,238 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 7,890 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
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GJ57 VEM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ57 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

GJ57 VEM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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