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HJ57 VZF

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,733 mi
Last recorded49,733 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VZF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,733 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 49,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,085 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,243 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,004 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 28,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 22,365 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,365 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight pitting to front brake discs

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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HJ57 VZF is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ57 VZF, 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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HJ57 VZF is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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