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HT07 BFU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 BFU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 63,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,760 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 58,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 51,352 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Interior mirror glass poor

N/S/F tyre badly worn on edges and cracking with age

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

Nearside Headlamp washer cover missing

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,188 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 41,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 35,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,302 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 29,302 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,037 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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HT07 BFU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HT07 BFU, 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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HT07 BFU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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