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K5 URO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests41 (32 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

77,085 mi
Last recorded77,085 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 URO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

32 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 77,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 90,296 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 90,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,900 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 70,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 73,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 67,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,985 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,113 miles

Rear tyres are on 3mm of tread

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,512 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,607 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detatched from joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached from joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,726 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,108 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,527 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,777 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,171 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,018 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 21,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,703 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,365 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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K5 URO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 K5 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 K5 URO registered?

K5 URO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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