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KS56 YFX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,595 mi
Last recorded90,595 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 YFX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,375 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,748 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres worn and perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges (on limit)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,748 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres worn and perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges (on limit)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,609 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,517 miles

Front Exhaust shield insecure

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 74,488 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust shield insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,375 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,762 miles

Wipers slightly smear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,573 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both front wiper rubbers spilt

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 12 Jan 2010 26,572 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both front wiper rubbers spilt

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

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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KS56 YFX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS56 YFX registered?

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

Is KS56 YFX safe to buy?

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