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KY57 OAZ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,724 mi
Last recorded99,724 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 OAZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,724 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 96,816 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 95,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 85,789 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 85,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 81,256 miles

Exhaust system and clamps corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 77,069 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places / rear clamp deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2016 71,382 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2015 60,274 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 60,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 46,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,871 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 28,871 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 24,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,453 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 20,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,433 miles

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

both rear tyres ON legal limit.

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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KY57 OAZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY57 OAZ, 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 KY57 OAZ registered?

KY57 OAZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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