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HG56 VKU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,541 mi
Last recorded60,541 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 60,541 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 57,492 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 56,336 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 55,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,506 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 53,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 50,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 47,587 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 7 Oct 2017 44,029 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,410 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 36,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,054 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,037 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,249 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 15,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 15,093 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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HG56 VKU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HG56 VKU, 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 HG56 VKU registered?

HG56 VKU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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