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HV07 YKU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,773 mi
Last recorded95,773 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 YKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,773 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly perished all

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant warning lamp on

front and middle heat shield corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 95,773 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly perished all

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant warning lamp on

front and middle heat shield corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 93,267 miles

Central Front heat shield on front silencer corroded

Central Rear exhaust clamp to silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 93,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front heat shield on front silencer corroded

Central Rear exhaust clamp to silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,248 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 86,709 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged and o/s/f (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks in tread no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks in tread no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,455 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,494 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 74,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,070 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 58,431 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 55,845 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 55,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 49,298 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 32,612 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 wearing bald on inside edges

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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HV07 YKU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HV07 YKU, 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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HV07 YKU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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