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H20 VJL

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 VJL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also near limit 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2024 85,217 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to out side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also near legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,383 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,374 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 61,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,735 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,483 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,771 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

coolant warning light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,452 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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H20 VJL 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 H20 VJL, 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 H20 VJL registered?

H20 VJL is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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