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KH07 TAU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,729 mi
Last recorded64,729 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH07 TAU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,758 miles

engine has oil all over engine

Fail 5 Aug 2016 58,758 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine has oil all over engine

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated

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

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

Offside front tyre is deteroirated

Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,748 miles

front screen damage

Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front screen damage

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,931 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KH07 TAU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KH07 TAU, 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 KH07 TAU registered?

KH07 TAU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 May 2007.

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