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KH56 VZN

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,451 mi
Last recorded84,451 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH56 VZN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 84,451 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,104 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 62,101 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,909 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,197 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 31 May 2019 52,197 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,477 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 51,477 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,761 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 44,761 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,459 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F Tyre and wheel rim scuff damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,588 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,986 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,867 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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KH56 VZN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KH56 VZN, 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 KH56 VZN registered?

KH56 VZN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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