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GL56 XFM

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,520 mi
Last recorded71,520 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XFM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,520 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,231 miles

rear shocks have a slight weep of oil

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,298 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 44,293 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2015 39,796 miles

engine covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,361 miles

Both front brake disc's are worn on the inner fascia

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,597 miles

n/s/f side repeater lense broken

Pass 16 Dec 2011 19,081 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 19,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 16,372 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 12,389 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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GL56 XFM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL56 XFM, 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 GL56 XFM registered?

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

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