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HY57 SYP

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,520 mi
Last recorded95,520 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 SYP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 95,493 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Central Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front sump guard insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,488 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,191 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 front and offside rear brakes are slightly binding

Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 front and offside rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,401 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,358 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 29,358 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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
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HY57 SYP is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY57 SYP, 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 HY57 SYP registered?

HY57 SYP is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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