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KL07 MFO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL07 MFO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 78,014 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,236 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 68,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,430 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 61,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,033 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,335 miles

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,660 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,766 miles

coolant light on(level ok)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,232 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

note cracks between treads

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,407 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
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KL07 MFO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KL07 MFO, 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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KL07 MFO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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