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J88 RXB

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,978 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 66,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,936 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 61,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,351 miles

front tyre walls perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyre walls perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,261 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,260 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,662 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,662 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 19,324 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
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J88 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc 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 J88 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 J88 RXB registered?

J88 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 February 2007.

Is J88 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 RXB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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