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J40 RXB

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,024 mi
Last recorded80,024 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,024 miles

engine oil leak

screen washer fluid leak

Pass 31 Jan 2018 70,676 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 70,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both rear (1.1.C.1e)

EMl illuminated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,784 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 52,390 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,764 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,296 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,706 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 27,704 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,928 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 17,928 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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)

corosion on o/s/f brake disc

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

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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J40 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J40 RXB, 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 J40 RXB registered?

J40 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2007.

Is J40 RXB safe to buy?

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