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KM07 PWK

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,496 mi
Last recorded90,496 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM07 PWK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,496 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 90,486 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2022 88,073 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 87,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 18W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 82,150 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 82,150 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,160 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 upper coil (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,257 miles

rear pads low and discs lipped front pads low and discs lipped

Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,257 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear pads low and discs lipped front pads low and discs lipped

Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,388 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 16,388 miles

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

all 4 tyres approx 3mm on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,473 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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KM07 PWK 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 72.2%.

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 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 KM07 PWK, 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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KM07 PWK is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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