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HG07 KEJ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 KEJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 122,473 miles

All four brake discs corroded and worn.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 122,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

All four brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight binding to both front brakes

Fail 5 Jan 2018 116,792 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,509 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,677 miles

both rear tyres are perished outer edges cracking

Pass 14 May 2014 89,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear disc's poor condition near side front tyre side wall cut/chunk missing but cord not showing slight lip on front disc's

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,474 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,310 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 KEJ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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