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HG07 WRK

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,561 mi
Last recorded72,561 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 WRK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,561 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,372 miles

Exhaust back boxes deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,005 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 59,999 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake / hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 55,112 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

park lever / handbrake slightly high

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 48,545 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened suspension arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer clamp missing (still secure and not leaking)

Fail 3 Sep 2020 48,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened suspension arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer clamp missing (still secure and not leaking)

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,575 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 43,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,016 miles

Both front tyres tread cracked

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,012 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,507 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 23,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,084 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,063 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 16,063 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 12,511 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
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HG07 WRK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WRK, 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 HG07 WRK registered?

HG07 WRK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2007.

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