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KC56 UKU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,015 mi
Last recorded67,015 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 UKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 67,015 miles

all under body covered in sealer sill trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2025 66,791 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2025 66,791 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,942 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear/ both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,003 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,990 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

although working assisted steering is tight

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,356 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,669 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,366 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2010 16,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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KC56 UKU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 KC56 UKU, 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 UKU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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