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KW07 TBZ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,895 mi
Last recorded70,895 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 TBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 70,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 113,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,902 miles

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Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,902 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise engine service

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,220 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 57,220 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,922 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 51,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear shock starting to leak

Off Side Rear Shock starting to leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,759 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 25,759 miles

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

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

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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KW07 TBZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KW07 TBZ, 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 KW07 TBZ registered?

KW07 TBZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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