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JB07 PNB

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,918 mi
Last recorded61,918 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB07 PNB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,918 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very almost too excess (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - inner edge VERY almost too excess and VERY close too limit centre 3/4 - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close too limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - very almost too excess and close too limit centre 3/4 - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close too limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 61,918 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very almost too excess (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - inner edge VERY almost too excess and VERY close too limit centre 3/4 - 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close too limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - very almost too excess and close too limit centre 3/4 - 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close too limit centre 3/4 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,320 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 47,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,038 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,154 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 39,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 35,227 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 35,200 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,947 miles

BOTH RFONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE

Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,947 miles

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)

BOTH RFONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE

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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JB07 PNB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 JB07 PNB, 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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JB07 PNB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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