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GL56 XEW

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,221 mi
Last recorded94,221 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XEW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 94,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 90,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 87,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 87,769 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 84,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,088 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak by oil cooler joints.

Very slight exhaust blow.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 80,088 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak by oil cooler joints.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Very slight exhaust blow.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 78,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,840 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 74,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,749 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,218 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 49,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,617 miles

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

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

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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GL56 XEW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL56 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL56 XEW registered?

GL56 XEW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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