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GU57 MTK

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,421 mi
Last recorded34,421 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 MTK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2011 31,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 26,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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GU57 MTK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GU57 MTK, 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 GU57 MTK registered?

GU57 MTK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is GU57 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 MTK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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