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KB07 XMG

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,978 mi
Last recorded37,978 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 37,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 35,297 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 35,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 33,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,790 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 31,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,237 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 7,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and metal pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2016 7,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 6,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 6,682 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 6,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 6,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 5,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 5,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2010 4,476 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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KB07 XMG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KB07 XMG, 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 XMG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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