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KB57 HBY

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,251 mi
Last recorded42,251 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 HBY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 42,251 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,107 miles

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

nearside number plate light has been taped up

Pass 7 Nov 2012 28,053 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,298 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 22,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,414 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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KB57 HBY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KB57 HBY, 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 KB57 HBY registered?

KB57 HBY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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