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KR07 WMV

2007 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 WMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 69,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,149 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 65,086 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 64,299 miles

The nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Fail 29 May 2018 64,299 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

The nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 57,795 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 48,670 miles

The nearside front tyre has some slight sidewall damage

Fail 22 May 2015 48,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

The nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

The offside rear tyre is right on the legal tread depth limits

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front and offside rear tyres on legal limits

exhaust system corroding

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 3 Jun 2014 38,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front and offside rear tyres on legal limits

exhaust system corroding

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

all tyre inner sidewalls splitting, but not to cords

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 23 May 2012 30,756 miles

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)

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

exhaust corroding

n/s/r and both front tyres inner sidewalls starting to split, not reaching cords

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,348 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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KR07 WMV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR07 WMV, 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 KR07 WMV registered?

KR07 WMV is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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