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GU57 PCY

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 PCY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,074 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,127 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,127 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,652 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,210 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,804 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 57,804 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,341 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs slightly worn/scored

Fail 4 Feb 2015 55,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn/scored

n/s rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs slightly worn/scored

Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,688 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,688 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,117 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2011 43,488 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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,784 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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GU57 PCY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PCY, 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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GU57 PCY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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