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HV57 XCU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,221 mi
Last recorded33,221 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 XCU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,221 miles

Minor chips in front windscreen.

N/s front tyre worn on edges.

Rear brake pads low.

Slight buckle to n/s front wheel rim.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

cuts in both rear tyres.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 25,995 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 25,667 miles

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

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

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

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

parking permits swept area

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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HV57 XCU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV57 XCU, 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 HV57 XCU registered?

HV57 XCU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is HV57 XCU safe to buy?

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