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KU57 GYX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 GYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 155,821 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2021 115,379 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2021 115,378 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,819 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,914 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 105,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

n/s/r lower suspension arm slightly bent

Fail 20 Nov 2015 99,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

n/s/r lower suspension arm slightly bent

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all discs scored

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,486 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)

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

front tyres worn on edges

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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KU57 GYX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc 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 KU57 GYX, 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 KU57 GYX registered?

KU57 GYX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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