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KJ07 ABX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,662 mi
Last recorded63,662 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 ABX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 62,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 62,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,664 miles

Exhaust noisy on limit (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp flickering

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,485 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 51,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,794 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 40,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 40,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides slightly split at ends but still clearing screen efficiently (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Oct 2018 39,582 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides slightly split at ends but still clearing screen efficiently (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,149 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 26,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,100 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 19,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,131 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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KJ07 ABX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ07 ABX, 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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KJ07 ABX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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