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GV07 HWW

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,540 mi
Last recorded74,540 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 HWW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 74,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side .All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 74,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side .All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,208 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel does not turn manually- suspect caliper issue (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,195 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise;; worn inner edge and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder encroaching on swept area of windscreen outside of Zone A by more than 40mm ()

Offside Front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder encroaching on swept area of windscreen outside of Zone A by more than 40mm ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished and split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished and split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,249 miles

front tyres perished and cracked between tread

Fail 11 Feb 2016 46,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint balljoint detached (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perished and cracked between tread

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,643 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 39,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,609 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,687 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,361 miles

note all brake discs corroded

note all brake pads worn to 3/4mm

Pass 12 Feb 2010

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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GV07 HWW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV07 HWW, 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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GV07 HWW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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