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HT07 KJU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,566 mi
Last recorded71,566 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,712 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 53,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,168 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

engine misfire

exhaust brackets corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

rattle from inside exhaust sggesting that the catalyst has failed

Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,037 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)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 40,836 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 40,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,818 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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HT07 KJU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HT07 KJU, 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 KJU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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