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HY07 VFM

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,680 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,680 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning steering stiff on right hand lock (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,465 miles

Rear exhaust mount not fitted.

All 4 tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Front number plate loose.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 74,465 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Front number plate loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear exhaust mount not fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,530 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 62,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,083 miles

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,419 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 30,348 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,782 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 25,782 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VFM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VFM, 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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HY07 VFM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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