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JW07 JBW

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,227 mi
Last recorded55,227 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW07 JBW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 55,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,029 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from def (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 50,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,622 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 28 Jul 2021 49,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner both tyres wearing edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,477 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2019 46,943 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 46,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 45,109 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 45,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,039 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 35,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,849 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 30,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 24,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,842 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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JW07 JBW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JW07 JBW, 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 JW07 JBW registered?

JW07 JBW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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The MOT history for JW07 JBW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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