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KH56 YBC

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,687 mi
Last recorded63,687 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH56 YBC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 63,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 63,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,670 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim is damaged

Offside Front seatbelt is slightly freyed

front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

the co emissions are close to the legal limit

the rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,251 miles

Front front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim is damaged

Offside Rear moisture in the light unit

Rear brake pads are wearing thin

co emissions just on ,30% limit

the front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2020 57,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30 cm of front subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim is damaged

Offside Rear moisture in the light unit

Rear brake pads are wearing thin

co emissions just on ,30% limit

the front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2020 57,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits fluctuating (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front front hubs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

condensation in offside rear light

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2018 55,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.42mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bald inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, bald inside (4.1.E.1)

condensation in offside rear light

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,709 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 52,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,933 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 40,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 25,684 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 25,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KH56 YBC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc 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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

KH56 YBC is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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