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KE04 YHL

2007 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,504 mi
Last recorded133,504 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX843,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 YHL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2015 133,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front bumber damaged n/s/f

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 122,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,760 miles

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

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

advise rear pad replacement

exhaust deteriating

front pads appear to be getting low

radiator coolant level light intermittent

rear tyres getting mlow 2mm

Fail 15 Nov 2013 110,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

advise rear pad replacement

exhaust deteriating

front pads appear to be getting low

radiator coolant level light intermittent

rear tyres getting mlow 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit(min-1.6mm)

nearside headlamp aim low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,985 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit(min-1.6mm)

nearside headlamp aim low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Nov 2012 97,932 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

batteryU S kept going flat during mot

offside front tyre worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,970 miles

front nearside tyre in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Oct 2011 83,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear lamps have water ingress

front nearside tyre in poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,303 miles

condensation in both rear lamp units

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2010 76,279 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

condensation in both rear lamp units

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2009 70,546 miles

both wiper blades split

brake fluid low level

engine oil low level

front brake pads low

n/s rear lamp wet inside

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,507 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,516 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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KE04 YHL is a 2007 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 43,567 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE04 YHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE04 YHL is a 2007 Mazda RX8, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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