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KY57 WDU

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,564 mi
Last recorded62,564 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 WDU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 59,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,517 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,794 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 30,794 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 30,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 26,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,898 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 17,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 15,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KY57 WDU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 KY57 WDU, 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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KY57 WDU is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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