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KP57 PYD

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 PYD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,165 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Light On At Dash

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

Front Subframe Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil Leak At Steering Rack

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,325 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded[nearside]

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

steering stiff on right lock

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2020 91,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear[offside] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded[nearside]

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

steering stiff on right lock

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,517 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,395 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine sump rotten and leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,982 miles

Nearside Rear shock slight misting oil

exhaust back box cracked and leaking

radiator light on

slight play at n/s/r wheel

steering ramp damp

steering slightly stiff

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at back box weld (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

RAD light on

dampness at steering rack n/s

rattle from inside exhaust system

steering slightly stiff to turn right

Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint snapped (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack at back box weld (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

RAD light on

dampness at steering rack n/s

rattle from inside exhaust system

steering slightly stiff to turn right

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,572 miles

engine management light illuminated

r/n/s shock absorber has oil misting

rattle from inside catalytic convertor and inside rear exhaust pipe

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes at flex hose connections

Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,571 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding o/s/r brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades not clearing screen effectively and blades torn at ends (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both brake readings for rear brakes fluctuate heavily on RBT when testing (3.7.B.3)

engine management light illuminated

r/n/s shock absorber has oil misting

rattle from inside catalytic convertor and inside rear exhaust pipe

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes at flex hose connections

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,841 miles

Coolant warning lamp illuminated.

EML illuminated.

Intermittant poor/rough idle.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,488 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Oct 2013 51,411 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 51,410 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,235 miles

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 19 Oct 2010 31,465 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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KP57 PYD is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KP57 PYD, 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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KP57 PYD is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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