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HY03 JZD

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,004 mi
Last recorded24,004 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 JZD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 24,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 21,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged and deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav holder removed from front screen. ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 21,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoints grease covers split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoints grease covers split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged and deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav holder removed from front screen. ()

Nearside Aim beam pattern poor and only just visible.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,262 miles

All four tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,853 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking in outer wall

rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,235 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 2,997 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2006 3 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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HY03 JZD 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 92.3%.

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 HY03 JZD, 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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HY03 JZD is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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