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K500 URO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,882 mi
Last recorded79,882 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 URO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 79,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 71,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 68,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,128 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 63,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 52,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated But prevents the ingress of dirt and water (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 52,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated But prevents the ingress of dirt and water (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 50,270 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 50,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,778 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 43,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,659 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,847 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,794 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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K500 URO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K500 URO, 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 K500 URO registered?

K500 URO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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