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KC56 AKG

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,706 mi
Last recorded72,706 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 AKG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,354 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions only just within limits especially hydrocarbons

front number plate cracked

steering appears heavier on right hand lock ?

Pass 21 Mar 2015 53,247 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2014 47,903 miles

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

front brake pads 70 per cent worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 28 Feb 2014 47,903 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads 70 per cent worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,313 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,898 miles

nearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,904 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,048 miles

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

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

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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KC56 AKG 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 KC56 AKG, 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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KC56 AKG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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