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KH57 SCZ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,147 mi
Last recorded117,147 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 SCZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 117,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,631 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,866 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,129 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front number plate deteriorated not likely to be misread

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre catalyst converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre to rear exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,062 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust generally corroded/ centre to rear exhaust clamp adrift

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheels are buckled

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,441 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,890 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,301 miles

brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Nov 2014 45,301 miles

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

brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2013 38,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,674 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 16 Nov 2011 24,141 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,488 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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KH57 SCZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KH57 SCZ, 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 KH57 SCZ registered?

KH57 SCZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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