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HW07 GBU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 GBU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 59,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working N/S/R AND O/S/R (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

VERY SLIGHT SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,369 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

SURFACE FUST STARTING ON N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,555 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,204 miles

SLIGHT MARKS TO O/S/R BUMPER AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

SLIGHT MARKS TO O/S/R BUMPER AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,555 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,191 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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HW07 GBU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW07 GBU, 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 HW07 GBU registered?

HW07 GBU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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