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GV57 XAO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,266 mi
Last recorded64,266 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 XAO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,382 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 55,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,884 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked.

Rear Exhaust Joining Clamp Badly Corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 51,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine Misfiring.

Front Number Plate Cracked.

Rear Exhaust Joining Clamp Badly Corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,915 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 45,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,154 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 25,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 17,121 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 17,063 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)

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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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GV57 XAO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GV57 XAO, 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 GV57 XAO registered?

GV57 XAO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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