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HJ07 ULF

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 ULF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 89,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,919 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,340 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 85,339 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor bracket snapped off (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 79,087 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 79,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,583 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 71,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,101 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 66,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,730 miles

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)

both front tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2017 64,715 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

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)

both front tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,726 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,418 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 45,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's poor condition on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's poor condition on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,183 miles

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

all brake discs coroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,822 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

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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HJ07 ULF is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ07 ULF, 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 HJ07 ULF registered?

HJ07 ULF is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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