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L55 RXB

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,945 mi
Last recorded111,945 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 111,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front & N/S/R Wheel Arch Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Backbox Join Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Corroded On Vehicle Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Gearbox Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R Wheel Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 111,944 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested RBT Not Done Due To Front Chassis & Rear Brake Line Condition (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R Wheel Arch Brake Pipe & Flexi Join Heavily Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/F Wheel Arch Chassis Point Corroded Through At Front Cross Member Join (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/F Shocker Blown (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front & N/S/R Wheel Arch Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Backbox Join Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Corroded On Vehicle Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Gearbox Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R Wheel Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Subframe Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 105,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F Arch Brake Pipe Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Arch Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R Arch Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear Two Exhaust Sections & Join Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General Underbody Rust Present

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F Fog Light Inoperative

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F Shock Absorber Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid-Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Slightly Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 105,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F Arch Brake Pipe Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Arch Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R Arch Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear Two Exhaust Sections & Join Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General Underbody Rust Present

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F Fog Light Inoperative

Position lamp not working O/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F Shock Absorber Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid-Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Slightly Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,131 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Slightly Cracking Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO2 Emission Too High/Above Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Have Minor Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Rattle Present (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Steering Column Knuckle Corroded - Steering Stiff To Turn (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Slightly Cracking Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,694 miles

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres heavily cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,337 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 49,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 43,766 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 27,492 miles

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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L55 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L55 RXB, 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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L55 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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