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HY07 UTX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,143 mi
Last recorded69,143 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 UTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 69,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 65,969 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 65,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,585 miles

Front headlamp washing devices not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

general age related corrosion under car

Pass 25 Jul 2023 56,997 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2016 51,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint between centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pads worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn

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

Offside Rear brake pads worn

Offside Rear tyre tread worn

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,104 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread worn

Fail 17 Sep 2014 51,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,556 miles

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

offside front tyre tread worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,521 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)

nearside rear brake pads worn

offside rear brake pads worn

Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear brake pads worn

offside rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,986 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 27,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,884 miles

Front & rear pads getting low

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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HY07 UTX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY07 UTX, 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 HY07 UTX registered?

HY07 UTX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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