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LA56 SVY

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,716 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 89,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,713 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 89,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,530 miles

Front and rear sub-frame/suspension components are corroded.

Fail 26 May 2020 89,519 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers and washers poor. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear sub-frame/suspension components are corroded.

Pass 20 May 2019 88,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 84,224 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 84,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Central Rear exhaust clamp insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 78,489 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 72,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 66,297 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 60,618 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2014 60,618 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,179 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 49,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,846 miles

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

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

front disc rusty on the inside both sides

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,758 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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LA56 SVY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LA56 SVY, 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 LA56 SVY registered?

LA56 SVY is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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