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GW02 MAZ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,226 mi
Last recorded83,226 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW02 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 83,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside heavily corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 83,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,983 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 82,983 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear discs corroded

rear tyres 3-4mm

some corrosion front discs

Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,389 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear discs corroded

rear tyres 3-4mm

some corrosion front discs

Pass 14 Jun 2015 59,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2015 59,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 46,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 35,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,513 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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GW02 MAZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GW02 MAZ, 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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GW02 MAZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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