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HG07 KDN

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 KDN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 65,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,831 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,662 miles

Front 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))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 50,662 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested catylyst brick loose (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 35,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,548 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 34,548 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,477 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,719 miles

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

front brake pads low

Fail 22 Mar 2016 30,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,544 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2013 24,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,964 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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HG07 KDN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG07 KDN, 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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HG07 KDN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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