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KS56 YFW

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,557 mi
Last recorded69,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 YFW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension arms corroded and sub frame

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,284 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,000 miles

engine light on

Fail 6 Oct 2016 57,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,801 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 48,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 40,801 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,396 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 30,396 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 25,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,067 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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KS56 YFW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS56 YFW, 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 KS56 YFW registered?

KS56 YFW is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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