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KB07 DPF

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,508 mi
Last recorded63,508 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 DPF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage and perished on shoulders 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges approx 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, sidewall slight wear/damage 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 61,194 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage and perished on shoulders 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges approx 3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm, sidewall slight wear/damage 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush is starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,515 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering system slightly tight when turning to the o/s (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,515 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering system slightly tight when turning to the o/s (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,710 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted restricting testers view

Fail 23 Jul 2016 56,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover & under tray fitted restricting testers view

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,144 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 54,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

rear axle beam suspension rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,529 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,732 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 26,719 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 26,490 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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KB07 DPF is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 KB07 DPF, 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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KB07 DPF is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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